Two suspects arrested near Latrun
Police and the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) announced that two suspects allegedly involved in planning a terrorist attack against Israeli civilians were arrested this evening on busy Highway 1 near the Latrun Interchange, near Jerusalem.
The arrests were carried out by the Tequila team, comprising commandos from Yamam, Israel’s National Counterterrorism Unit, and Shin Bet operatives, acting on precise Shin Bet intelligence.
The agencies did not identify the suspects but said they were “involved in planning an attack against Israeli civilians.” No Israeli security personnel were injured. Both suspects were transferred to the Shin Bet for further interrogation.
Evyatar infiltration alert cleared
Sirens and a Home Front Command application alert warned of a suspected terrorist infiltration in Evyatar, in Judea and Samaria. The IDF investigated while maintaining close contact with local authorities, communities and security forces.
An all-clear was issued after the individual was identified as an Israeli civilian. The IDF said there was no concern of a security incident.
Senior IDF appointments await approval
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir announced a new round of senior appointments, subject to Defense Minister Israel Katz’s approval.
The list includes one new brigadier general and 36 new colonels, alongside two brigadier generals and 24 colonels moving to new roles at their existing ranks. Five additional senior officers are being sent for academic studies between assignments.
