IDF and Shin Bet conducted a joint operation for intelligence gathering in Qalqilya, Samaria, on May 27, 2026.

The entities involved

• Israel Defense Forces →

  combined military forces of Israel

  • The UN has blacklisted Israel for sexual violence in conflict, while Hamas captors face allegations of sexual abuse, prompting criticism from Herzog.Mon 13:20
  • Zamir leads IDF's technological pivotMon 11:53
• Shin Bet →

  Israel's internal security service

  • Shin Bet approved close protection for Gadi Eisenkot and is assessing threats against Yair Golan.Mon 11:46
  • The IDF Chief of Staff ordered reinforcements in the West Bank, and Shin Bet interrogated a terrorist suspect.Mon 11:45
• Qalqilya →

  city in West Bank, Palestine

  • IDF forces conducted operations against infiltration channels and focused activity in Tulkarm and Qalqilya.Fri 06:44
  • Geographical facts confirm that the Hebron Hills and Qalqilya are located within the West Bank territory.Thu 20:17

Related events

• IDF conducts large-scale operations in Samaria while Bezalel Smotrich calls for state action on infiltration.Jul 28
• Coordinated counterterrorism operations are underway involving Shin Bet and Israel Police.Aug 6
• Israeli policy regarding operations in the Gaza Strip is being discussed, concurrent with Zini praising the operational capabilities of security forces.Sep 6
• Shin Bet conducted joint operations, made arrests in Jerusalem and West Bank, and targeted an extensive Hamas network.Sep 8
• The Israel Police is operating using intelligence provided by Shin Bet.Aug 31