Operation Brothers Keeper Completed The IDF and security forces set out 19 days ago to find the three boys who were abducted by Hamas terrorists. The IDF has vowed to continue its operations to eradicate the terrorist infrastructure, primarily in Judea and Samaria, but with the burial of the three boys the IDF can now summarize and announce that the mission has essentially been completed. 422 terrorists were arrested during the operation, 335 of them Hamas members, 12 of them organization leaders. 56 of those arrested were released during the Shalit deal and will now go back to prison for violating the terms of their release by returning to terrorism. The IDF believes it has dealt a significant blow to Hamas’ political, military and civil infrastructure. The IDF targeted Hamas’ ‘Dawa’ network, a social-welfare system that fuels support for Hamas violence. The infrastructure is further used for the funneling of funds and recruitment. The IDF confiscated 1.2 M NIS in 84 operations, dealing a severe blow to Hamas’ financial viability. The IDF literally turned every stone and entered every pit looking for the boys. 2218 homes were searched, as well as tens of caves and tunnels. During the hunt masses of weaponry were uncovered and confiscated. 17 illegal buildings were demolished during the operation, and last night, for the first time in several years, the IDF demolished the home of Hamas terrorist Ziad Awad who was arrested for the murder of Baruch Mizrachi on Passover eve this year. In summary, the IDF believes it has achieved several of the operation’s objectives and his significantly hindered Hamas’ ability to operate in Judea and Samaria. -Tazpit News Agency
Posted on: Wed, 02 Jul 2014 10:35:28 +0000
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