The tension around Jerusalem continues to echo across its surrounding areas. In recent days, Israel Police and IDF forces raided the home of a woman from Yatta, a large town in the southern Hebron district, who had been released only months ago as part of a hostage deal. According to police, despite her release she continued to publish content inciting terror against Israel and its security forces. Her detention highlights the volatility of the strategic axis linking Hebron to Jerusalem
Hostage deal and renewed arrest
The case carries symbolic weight. The woman was released in a previous hostage deal designed to bring Israelis back home, yet she returned to spreading incitement. Police intelligence gathered by the Shai District and IDF Central Command indicated that she remained active, allegedly affiliated with Hamas. This intelligence prompted the decision to launch a targeted arrest operation in Yatta
The episode underscores the dilemma of prisoner releases – balancing humanitarian considerations with the ongoing security risks
Terror incitement on social media
The investigation focused on her online publications. After the death of an IDF soldier in Gaza, she wrote: “The soldier’s luck was bad… soon the next soldier’s fate will be better – as a new captive in our hands
During Iran’s missile attack in Operation “Am K’Lavi,” she added: “The scenes gladden the heart, by Allah. May Allah destroy you more and more, hopefully
Security officials emphasized that such rhetoric is not mere hostility but direct incitement to terror, encouraging violence and eroding morale. Treating incitement as an operational threat reflects the reality that social media has become a battleground in its own right
Route 60 and the Hebron district
The arrest took place in Yatta, south-east of Hebron, part of the wider Hebron Governorate. The town lies close to Route 60, the main highway linking Hebron directly to Jerusalem. This artery carries thousands of passengers daily – civilians, public transport, and security convoys – and is considered one of the most volatile roads in the region
Over the years, numerous attacks have occurred along Route 60, making it a symbol of the persistent tension between the two cities. Security activity in Yatta is therefore seen as integral to protecting Jerusalem and stabilizing the axis
(Expelled from Temple Mount – problematic figures targeted)
Hamas investigation in Shai District
During the search of her home, police seized two computers and a mobile phone believed to have been used to spread the incitement. Police stated that the suspect “is affiliated with the Hamas terrorist organization and continues to incite against the State of Israel and its security forces
Israel Police and the IDF stressed: “We will act decisively against anyone spreading inciting content that leads to violence and endangers lives.” Their message is clear – online incitement is now treated as a core operational challenge in the fight against terrorism
