This week, Shuafat refugee camp turned into the scene of a massive security operation. Special forces, including undercover Jerusalem Border Police, Judea and Samaria Central Unit detectives, canine handlers and riot police, operated on Tuesday with precise intelligence to arrest suspects in the murder that took place in the village of Anata. Images from the narrow alleys of the camp documented the dramatic moments in real time, underscoring the scale of the raid and the direct confrontation at the heart of this sensitive area
Arrest of suspects in the Anata murder
The suspects, both in their thirties, were hiding in safe houses inside Shuafat refugee camp. Forces stormed the hideouts, detained the men and transferred them for interrogation at the Judea and Samaria Central Unit. The dense urban environment of the camp made the operation logistically challenging, but the arrests were executed quickly to avoid escalation with local residents
Jerusalem Border Police undercover forces in action
The raid was based on a rare combination of capabilities – Mistaravim undercover Border Police penetrating the camp, canine units detecting suspicious traces, and drones providing aerial control. This coordination created a tight security circle that prevented suspects from escaping or outsiders from interfering. Eyewitnesses described swift, silent movements that ended in a precise arrest, later confirmed by official police footage
Documentation: Jerusalem Border Police undercover unit and Shai District detectives arrested 2 suspects in the Shuafat refugee camp involved in a murder that occurred in Anata pic.twitter.com/kndHc9OwXg
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Seizure of cash and ammunition
During the operation, officers seized additional evidence – a DVR device, roughly 100,000 shekels in cash, and ammunition. The discovery strengthens suspicions that those involved were not only in hiding but also preparing for continued criminal activity. Police announced that parts of the evidence will undergo forensic testing to determine whether they are linked to other shooting incidents around Jerusalem
Family feud and cycle of revenge killings
According to investigators, the background to the August 16 shooting in Anata – where a man in his twenties was killed – is an ongoing family feud that spiraled into revenge killing. Relatives described long-standing tensions that escalated into violence and fear across the community. Police believe this incident is part of a chain of blood feuds that continues to destabilize the area
Cooperation between Border Police and Central Unit
The Shuafat operation was made possible by close cooperation between different units: Jerusalem Border Police undercover teams, the Judea and Samaria Central Unit, canine handlers, drone operators from the Rakia Unit, and riot police. The mix of advanced technology and covert tactics enabled a quiet entry into the suspects’ hideouts. Commanders emphasized that the success relied on precise real-time intelligence
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Jerusalem at the center of security tensions
Recent events once again place Jerusalem at the heart of regional security concerns. The Shuafat refugee camp, the Anata murder, the Jerusalem Border Police and the recurring family feuds – all highlight the ongoing volatility surrounding the city. Phrases like family feud, undercover Border Police, murder suspects arrested have become part of the public discourse, as each raid is seen as another test of the authorities’ ability to stabilize Jerusalem
