The Israel Defense Forces released details about operations in the West Bank, reporting the detention of 60 individuals linked to terrorism. Among them, 40 were identified as Hamas supporters. The assertion comes from a Telegram channel affiliated with the IDF.
Authorities note that since the onset of the current conflict, police raids in the West Bank have resulted in the detention of 584 people, with more than 375 connected to Hamas. In the course of these operations, more than 50 weapons were seized as part of ongoing security efforts.
Earlier, Israel conducted an operation in the West Bank involving a Palestinian refugee camp, with actions described as a response to escalating tensions.
On 7 October, Hamas reportedly fired thousands of rockets into Israel, and an operation named Al-Aqsa Flood was announced. Militants reportedly entered Israeli territory, seizing military equipment and taking a number of hostages. In light of these events, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the country was at war.
In response, the Israel Defense Forces launched an intervention known as Iron Swords. One stated objective was the defeat of Hamas. The Israeli Air Force targeted hundreds of Hamas sites in the Gaza Strip, and Israel’s National Security Council decided to suspend the supply of water, food, electricity, fuel, and other goods to the Gaza Strip. By 13 October, the UN reportedly warned that 1.1 million Palestinians should be evacuated to southern Gaza within 24 hours in advance of a possible ground operation.
Earlier reporting from socialbites.ca addressed frequently asked questions about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, summarizing key points for readers seeking clarity amid rapidly developing events.