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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that more than 55 wanted individuals had been detained over the past week during operations involving dozens of battalions and special units in the Judea and Samaria (West Bank) region.

According to the Israeli military, those arrested during the operations included Hamas and Islamic Jihad operatives described as involved in terrorist activities, suspects accused of planning attacks, individuals suspected of incitement and suspects accused of throwing Molotov cocktails. A handgun, airsoft guns and various items of combat equipment were also seized during the operations.

The military also stated that, in the Etzion Brigade area, monuments commemorating two founders associated with Hamas, Islamic Jihad and other organizations, which it described as glorifying terrorism, had been demolished as part of legal and administrative proceedings against terrorist propaganda.

The statement emphasized that security forces would continue proactive and offensive operations throughout Judea and Samaria to prevent terrorist activities.