Only a short drive from Jerusalem, a dramatic daytime arrest unfolded and was captured on video. Officers of Gideonim Unit 33 from Lahav 433, supported by the IDF’s Binyamin Brigade and guided by Shin Bet intelligence, moved into central Ramallah and detained two terror suspects. One carried a pistol but was overpowered before he could use it. The arrest shows how Jerusalem’s security depends on what happens in its so-called backyard
Arrest in Ramallah after targeted intelligence
At the heart of Ramallah, in a dense and volatile urban area, security forces acted quickly and decisively. Gideonim officers, backed by IDF troops and Shin Bet operatives, closed in on the suspects without firing a shot. During the past week, intelligence had pointed to the men’s intention to launch an attack. The arrest in Ramallah was not an isolated incident but part of a wider campaign to thwart terror. On this background, each preventive action in the West Bank is directly tied to protecting Jerusalem’s security
Fighters from the Gideonim Unit 33 arrested two terrorists in the heart of Ramallah on their way to carry out an attack pic.twitter.com/SdnNpwx2ee
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Jerusalem’s security begins beyond the city
Within this context, Israeli officials stress that safeguarding Jerusalem cannot be confined to the city’s limits. Ramallah lies just minutes from the northern entrance to the capital, and terror activity there can quickly spill into Jerusalem neighborhoods. Stopping the cell in broad daylight illustrates the principle of pre-emptive disruption before threats reach Jerusalem itself. This case adds to a series of operations showing how Jerusalem’s security depends on constant surveillance and intervention around it
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Cooperation and ongoing Shin Bet investigation
Alongside this, the joint statement by the IDF, Shin Bet and Israel Police underlined their unified effort: “We will continue to act with determination, precision and close cooperation to thwart terror networks and safeguard Israel’s citizens.” The two suspects were transferred to Shin Bet custody, where investigators are mapping their plans and support circles. From here, the path is short to further preventive measures, aimed at ensuring that Jerusalem’s daily life remains secure in the face of persistent threats
