WATCH: IDF continues operations in Jenin, destroy over 150 IEDs

The IDF, Shin Bet, and Border Police forces have been conducting a counter-terrorism operation in recent days in Jenin. The day before yesterday (Monday), IDF forces expanded the operation to Tulkarm in the Ephraim Division.

So far, 18 terrorists have been eliminated and about 60 suspects have been arrested in both locations.

During the past two days in Jenin, the forces located and destroyed more than 150 explosive devices intended to harm our forces. Additionally, the forces located numerous weapons.

In another operation, Egoz Unit fighters located a weapons manufacturing workshop in one of the buildings in Jenin.

During the past day in Tulkarm, the forces located weapons including an M-16 rifle and a pistol. Additionally, the West Bank Division's engineering forces destroyed more than 30 explosive devices that had been planted along routes in the area.

The security forces will continue their counter-terrorism activities throughout Judea and Samaria while maintaining the security of Israeli citizens.

Watch the IDF in action here:

IDF soldiers operating in Jenin. (Source: IDF Spokesperson)

Settler local leaders are commending Defense Minister Israel Katz's intention to expand the Jenin operation to other terror hotspots throughout Judea and Samaria.

Shai Alon, head of the council of Beit El, north of Jerusalem, had this to say:

""I support Defense Minister Israel Katz on his aggressive policy and determined decision to destroy the terror camps in the West Bank. Given the fact that there are hundreds of terrorists throughout the settlements, a different operational approach from the previous one in Gaza is required.

"Everyone knows to say in hindsight that the Gaza Strip should have been encircled at once from north and south, to deliver a powerful strike and block Hamas terrorists' ability to move from place to place so they couldn't prepare for forces arriving at the next target.

"The failed reality in Gaza has claimed the lives of many fighters and failed in the central objective of toppling Hamas. I call on the Defense Minister to wake up and change policy in the war in the West Bank. Don't make Gaza's mistake - act horizontally. The encirclement of Palestinian cities must be done in minimal time."