IDF postpones Palestinian terror arrests as forces diverted to fight West Bank extremism - report...

Defense and security | Aug 16, 2026, 8:27 AM

The Israel Defense Forces have postponed arrests of Palestinian terror suspects in the West Bank as troops are diverted to combat regional extremism.

Army Radio reported that the Shin Bet requested the detentions, but the IDF stated it is currently unable to arrest all wanted suspects.

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