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IDF Plans Mass-Arrest Operation in West Bank Village of Biddu
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Operation Overview
The Israel Defense Forces announced a forthcoming mass-arrest sweep in the West Bank Palestinian village of Biddu, the hometown of a Hamas operative captured on Sunday. Army Radio reported that dozens of suspects are expected to be detained, and that the terrorist’s home will be mapped for demolition. The operation is slated to extend across additional West Bank locations.
Recent Attack and Hamas Reaction
The captured individual, identified as a 37-year-old Hamas operative, had visited the attack site on Saturday to prepare for the assault. Hamas praised the incident, describing it as a “blessed and heroic operation” and framing it as a response to perceived incursions at al-Aqsa Mosque.
Official Statements & Responses
Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir, the IDF Chief of Staff, visited the scene on Sunday and labeled the incident a “severe terrorist attack.” He emphasized that the IDF acted swiftly to apprehend the perpetrator and stated, “Our mission is not over.” Zamir added that the military will impose a closure on Biddu and conduct investigations to reach anyone who assisted the terrorist. Army Radio echoed these points, noting that the operation will target suspects throughout the West Bank.
Verbatim Quotes
- “We affirm that this blessed and heroic operation is a legitimate and natural response to the ongoing incursions by settlers and occupation leaders into the blessed al-Aqsa Mosque and their desecration of it,” — The Hamas
Planned Closure and Next Steps
According to the same Army Radio report, a closure of Biddu is scheduled for February 7, 2025. The closure will accompany ongoing investigations aimed at identifying and detaining individuals linked to the attack. The IDF’s broader sweep is intended to prevent further assaults and dismantle support networks linked to Hamas operatives in the region.