Counterterrorism

During the operation, forces exchanged fire with terrorists, some of which were identified as being hit, the IDF said. 

The Joint Counter Terrorism Team (JTT) operation, which involved 13 raids in Sydney and the regional town of Goulburn.

Since the beginning of the war, approximately 2,700 wanted suspects have been arrested throughout the West Bank, over 1,300 of whom are associated with Hamas.

Many weapons and other pieces of military equipment were confiscated and destroyed besides those found in the kindergarten. 

Collaboration comes at a crucial juncture, with a list of sanctions and seizure orders issued by Defense Ministry rising

Col. (res.) Miri Eisin: "Hezbollah has far greater military capabilities than Hamas does, and while Israel is prepared and can deal with the threat, the challenge is 'very big.'"

These sanctions build upon Australia's history of action against Hamas, starting in 2001 with initial sanctions against the group.

While in Qalqilya, Palestinians threw stones, explosives, and Molotov cocktails at forces, who responded with gunfire, resulting in injuries. 

Ahmed Siam was killed while hiding in a school.

According to counterterrorism and intelligence experts, terrorists dehumanize Jews, enabling them to rationalize their savage actions.