The IDF and Border Police officers completed a counterterrorism operation across east Jerusalem over the past 24 hours, the military announced on Tuesday morning.

As part of the operations, soldiers and police officers searched approximately 100 structures in A-Ram, Kafr Akab, and Kalandiya, investigating over 40 terror suspects, the military said.

IDF conducts counterterror operations in east Jerusalem, published April 28, 2026. (credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

During the operations, soldiers arrested six terror suspects involved in terror activity, incitement, and possession of weapons, the military noted.

Additionally, soldiers located and confiscated multiple weapons, including pistols, M16 and M4 rifles, improvised pipe bombs, weapons parts, munitions, and military equipment.

IDF soldiers conduct a counterterrorism operation in east Jerusalem, published April 28, 2026.
IDF soldiers conduct a counterterrorism operation in east Jerusalem, published April 28, 2026. (credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

Over 2,000 rounds of ammunition seized

Israel Police also said that over 2,100 rounds of ammunition were seized during the operations.

The arrested individuals were transferred to the police station for questioning.