Israeli forces foil Hamas shooting in Hebron and arrest three suspects, IDF says
Israeli forces have successfully thwarted a planned shooting attack by Hamas in Hebron, arresting three suspects in the process. The operation was part of ongoing counterterrorism efforts aimed at dismantling terrorist networks in the region. The IDF has intensified its operations following the October 7, 2023, massacre attributed to Hamas.
- ▪Israeli security forces arrested three Hamas-affiliated terrorists in Hebron during a counterterrorism operation.
- ▪The suspects were planning to carry out a shooting attack in the near future, according to the IDF.
- ▪In a separate operation, an additional suspect was arrested in Deir al-Ghusun for efforts to establish a terrorist network.
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World News Israeli forces foil Hamas shooting in Hebron and arrest three suspects, IDF says By Jewish News Syndicate Published May 22, 2026, 2:18 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Israeli security forces arrested three Hamas-affiliated terrorists in Hebron overnight on Wednesday, thwarting a planned shooting attack, the Israel Defense Forces announced on Thursday. According to the military, troops operating in the city detained the suspects during a counterterrorism operation targeting a Hamas-linked terror network. “The terrorists planned to carry out a shooting attack in the near future,” the IDF said.
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