IDF Foils West Bank Terror Attack
- Israeli security forces, acting on intelligence from the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency), arrested Muslim Mazarwa, a key operative in the Jenin terror network.
- The IDF announced Saturday that the arrest thwarted an imminent terror attack in the Menashe Brigade sector of the West Bank.Undercover Border Police units were involved in the...
- During the raid in Wadi Burqin, security forces surrounded a building and arrested Mazarwa along with two other wanted suspects.
Israeli forces decisively thwarted an imminent terror attack in the West Bank by arresting Muslim Mazarwa,a key figure in the Jenin terror network. This critical operation, part of a broader effort too dismantle terrorist networks in northern Samaria, also saw the seizure of a Glock handgun. Undercover Border Police units and Yamam fighters played crucial roles, disrupting terror plots and dismantling local terrorist infrastructure. News Directory 3 reports on how this follows closely after a series of raids that saw several arrests and the discovery of M16 rifles. The IDF, Shin Bet, and Border Police remain vigilant, collaborating on intelligence-driven operations to ensure the safety of citizens. Discover what’s next as investigations unfold and security forces maintain heightened vigilance.
Israeli Forces Arrest Key Jenin Terror Network Figure, Thwart Attacks
Updated June 7, 2025
Israeli security forces, acting on intelligence from the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency), arrested Muslim Mazarwa, a key operative in the Jenin terror network. The operation took place in Wadi Burqin, near Jenin, and is part of a broader effort to dismantle terrorist networks in northern Samaria and reshape the security surroundings in the West Bank.
The IDF announced Saturday that the arrest thwarted an imminent terror attack in the Menashe Brigade sector of the West Bank.Undercover Border Police units were involved in the operation,which targeted a senior wanted operative affiliated with the Jenin terror network.
During the raid in Wadi Burqin, security forces surrounded a building and arrested Mazarwa along with two other wanted suspects. A search of the premises revealed a Glock handgun. In a separate operation Friday, Yamam fighters, working with IDF soldiers and Shin Bet intelligence, killed a terrorist in the menashe Brigade sector who was planning an imminent attack. These counterterror operations aim to disrupt terror attacks and dismantle local terrorist networks.
During the Friday operation, Yamam fighters shot two suspects in the lower body as they attempted to flee.One was arrested, along with four additional wanted suspects. The arrested suspects and seized weapons were transferred to security forces for further examination. No Israeli forces were injured in either operation.
These recent actions follow operations in late May, when reservist forces from the Menashe Brigade, Duvdevan fighters, and Yamam forces conducted simultaneous raids near Jenin, arresting three additional cell members suspected of plotting an imminent attack. During that operation, forces discovered two M16 rifles and full magazines believed to have been intended for use in an attack. In total, seven suspects were arrested during the latest operations targeting the Jenin terror network.
May Counterterror Operations in Jenin
The IDF, Shin Bet, and Border police continue to collaborate on intelligence-driven operations to counter terrorist activities in the West Bank. These efforts focus on dismantling local terrorist networks and preventing imminent attacks, contributing to the overall security environment in the region.The recent arrest of Muslim Mazarwa is considered a critically important blow to the Jenin terror network.
What’s next
Investigations are ongoing, and security forces are expected to maintain heightened vigilance in the region to prevent further attacks and dismantle remaining terrorist infrastructure. The focus remains on disrupting terror attacks and ensuring the safety of Israeli citizens.