Key Facts Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered the IDF to expand counterterrorism operations throughout Judea and Samaria. Israeli forces are preparing to take control of another refugee camp using the model applied in Jenin, Tulkarem, and Nur Shams. Israeli officials say sustained military pressure reduced militant activity in the territory by roughly 80% during 2025. Israeli forces previously entered those areas to dismantle terrorist infrastructure, seize weapons, arrest suspects, and prevent armed groups from reestablishing operational control. Israeli officials argue that withdrawing immediately after raids allows terrorist cells to return and rebuild.