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Israeli Forces Arrest Hamas Operative After Soldier Wounded

1/12/2026

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Zaid Haraz, a Hamas operative, was arrested by Israeli security forces in connection with a shooting that wounded a soldier in Nablus, West Bank.
The arrest came after a day-long manhunt following the incident during a counterterror operation.
Authorities detained additional suspects who aided Haraz's escape.
The soldier was moderately injured and received medical care.
The Israeli Defense Forces reported ongoing violence against its troops in the West Bank.

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Story summary

Zaid Haraz, a Hamas operative, was arrested by Israeli security forces in connection with a shooting that wounded a soldier in Nablus, West Bank.
The arrest came after a day-long manhunt following the incident during a counterterror operation.
Authorities detained additional suspects who aided Haraz's escape.
The soldier was moderately injured and received medical care.
The Israeli Defense Forces reported ongoing violence against its troops in the West Bank.