Jerusalem, 22 June, 2026 (TPS-IL) — The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) reported that More Than 240 firearms have been confiscated since the beginning of 2026: new evidence of terrorist groups embedding themselves in civilian areas in Judea and Samaria
In recent months, IDF troops have located numerous weapons concealed in civilian areas. These included firearms, lathes used to manufacture weapons, ammunition, and additional terrorist equipment.
One example, during an IDF activity in April troops located ammunition for both long-barreled and short-barreled weapons hidden inside a well-known hardware store in the city of Bethlehem. The owner of the store was later apprehended.
Another example was uncovered in recent months in the city of Nablus, when IDF troops located a lathe used to manufacture weapons in the center of a civilian building. The owner of the site was also apprehended.
“These findings provide further evidence of attempts by terrorist groups to establish themselves within civilian areas and exploit civilian infrastructure for terrorist purposes,” Said the IDF.