The IDF on Thursday unveiled new data highlighting the scope of its counterterrorism operations across Judea and Samaria, reporting more than 11,500 offensive operations since the beginning of the year, alongside thousands of arrests, weapons seizures, and efforts to dismantle terrorist infrastructure.

The figures were presented during a briefing at Central Command, where military officials outlined the security situation in Judea and Samaria, ongoing counterterror operations in northern Shomron, and preparations along Israel’s eastern front.

According to the IDF, more than 1,770 wanted suspects have been arrested since the beginning of the year, approximately 570 weapons have been confiscated, and over NIS 7.8 million earmarked for terrorist activity has been seized. Forces also destroyed about 40 workshops used to manufacture weapons and confiscated more than 420 drones.

Military officials said intensive operations have continued under Operation Iron Wall, launched following the establishment of terrorist infrastructure in the refugee camps of Jenin, Tulkarem, and Nur al-Shams. The IDF says it has achieved operational control in those areas while significantly degrading terrorist networks through arrests and targeted operations.

The military noted that areas that once served as major hubs for terrorist activity have undergone significant changes, with forces continuing to operate there to preserve security gains, locate explosive devices, and prevent terrorist organizations from reestablishing themselves.

Officials also highlighted force-building efforts implemented following the lessons of the October 7 attack. These include the establishment of the 96th Division, designed to strengthen defenses along the eastern front and provide additional operational capabilities.

Over the past year, the IDF established five new reserve brigades, known as “Lightning Brigades,” with more than 15,000 reservists joining the units. Many of those reservists returned to active service on a voluntary basis.

As part of the initiative, 25 new battalions were formed and underwent training and operational exercises, with some already participating in security missions throughout Judea and Samaria. The IDF said several battalions demonstrated the ability to reach their assigned sectors in less than two hours while maintaining exceptionally high mobilization rates.

Central Command also released updated terror attack statistics, reporting 34 shooting, stabbing, and vehicular attacks in 2021, 84 in 2022, 50 in 2023, 25 in 2024, and 57 in 2025.

Military officials said the focus remains on maintaining pressure on terrorist organizations while continuing to strengthen operational readiness, expand force structure, and improve rapid-response capabilities in the face of evolving security threats.

(YWN World Headquarters – NYC)