IDF Says Four Terror Suspects Arrested in Menashe Area, Including Two Linked to ISIS

The IDF and Shin Bet said on Friday, November 13, that four terror suspects had been arrested during several overnight operations in the Menashe Brigade area. Two of those arrested were affiliated with ISIS, according to the joint announcement. The military’s Arabic-language announcement said paratroopers operated under the command of the Menashe Brigade with direction from the Shin Bet. The security services said the four were involved in advancing attacks against Israeli civilians and security forces. The IDF said, “The terrorists were transferred for further questioning by the security forces.” Earlier on Friday, in a separate summary of the preceding week’s operations across Judea and Samaria, the IDF said more than 55 wanted suspects had been arrested. It described dozens of counterterrorism activities involving dozens of battalions and special units in dozens of villages. Those arrested included Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad operatives, people planning attacks and a suspect accused of throwing incendiary bottles. The weekly summary also reported the seizure of pistols, an airsoft weapon and other weapons items. The IDF said security forces would continue proactive counterterrorism operations throughout Judea and Samaria.