A source told Kan that the terrorists killed in Nablus were preparing to carry out a terrorist attack against Israelis.
Operations took place in Jenin, Tulkarm, Nur al-Shams, and Qalandiya, focusing on apprehending wanted individuals and preventing terror activity.
The defense establishment is on high alert with the upcoming Tishrei holidays.
Ronen Bar, the head of thee Shin Bet, has overseen the elimination of multiple terror figures posing threats to Israel's national security.
The Shin Bet has thwarted several serious plots, some of which were reported to be in advanced stages of planning and preparation.
The IDF said its troops, Shin Bet, and border police officers carried out two operations in the West Bank, in Nablus and Silwad.
During the operation, the troops unearthed explosive devices, a gun, and numerous weapons and destroyed explosives that had been positioned on routes.
Israeli intelligence is investigating whether recent messages attributed to Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar were written by him while investigating the possibility of his death.
The IAF strike targeted the vehicle that Zakarneh and two additional terrorists were in and killed the three of them simultaneously.
The arrest of 73-year-old Motti Maman from Ashkelon for allegedly spying for Iran, including planning attacks in Israel, was revealed following a joint Shin Bet and police operation.
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