A reservist in the 9221st Battalion of the Ephraim Brigade was severely injured by an explosive during operational activity in the area of Beita in the Samaria Regional Brigade on Wednesday.
The IDF Spokesperson’s Unit said that the soldier was evacuated to a hospital to receive medical treatment, and his family has been notified.
IDF soldiers encircled the area of Beita and are operating in the area to locate the terrorists.
Earlier this week, Israeli security forces conducted counterterrorism operations throughout Judea and Samaria.
During the activity, the forces located three guns, an M-16 rifle, and tens of thousands of shekels in terrorist funds, and apprehended a suspect.
In addition, the security forces operated and apprehended 24 wanted individuals, including three wanted individuals from Jenin, who were involved in the transfer of funds to terrorist organizations.
IDF and Israel Police forces located a Uzi rifle and apprehended a suspect in the area of Aqabat Jabr.
The apprehended individuals were transferred to the Israel Police and ISA for further questioning, and the confiscated weapons were transferred for further processing.
