240+ Firearms Found in Civilian Areas in Judea and Samaria
22.06.26
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In recent months, IDF troops have located numerous weapons concealed in civilian areas in Judea and Samaria. Since the beginning of 2026 alone, approximately 240 firearms and many additional weapons have been confiscated.
One example was uncovered during IDF activity in April, when troops located ammunition for both long-barreled and short-barreled weapons hidden inside a well-known hardware store in the city of Bethlehem, within the Etzion Regional Brigade. The store owner was later apprehended.
Another example was uncovered in recent months in the city of Nablus, within the Samaria Regional Brigade, when IDF troops located a lathe used to manufacture weapons in the center of a civilian building. The owner of the site was also apprehended.
These findings provide further evidence of attempts by terrorist groups to establish themselves within civilian areas and exploit civilian infrastructure for terrorist purposes.
The IDF and security forces will continue operating to thwart terrorism throughout Judea and Samaria in order to safeguard the security of Israeli civilians.
Attached is a video showing weapons located throughout Judea and Samaria:
Additional pictures from the Ephraim Regional Brigade:
Additional pictures from the Samaria Regional Brigade:
Additional pictures from the Judea Regional Brigade:
Additional pictures from the Menashe Regional Brigade:
Additional pictures from the Binyamin Regional Brigade:
Additional pictures of weapons found in civilian areas across Judea and Samaria:
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many firearms have been confiscated in Judea and Samaria in 2026?
A: Approximately 240 firearms have been confiscated since the beginning of 2026, along with additional weapons.
Q: Where were some of the weapons-related discoveries made?
A: Discoveries highlighted in the article were made in Bethlehem and Nablus during IDF operations.
Q: What was found in Bethlehem?
A: Troops located ammunition for both long-barreled and short-barreled weapons hidden inside a hardware store. The store owner was later apprehended.
Q: What was discovered in Nablus?
A: Troops found a lathe used to manufacture weapons in the center of a civilian building. The site's owner was apprehended.
Q: What do these discoveries indicate?
A: The findings are presented as evidence of attempts by terrorist groups to establish themselves within civilian areas and exploit civilian infrastructure for terrorist purposes.
