ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Updated:

An IDF Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) serving in the Golani Brigade's Reconnaissance Battalion was "severely injured" earlier on Tuesday during a combat operation in the central Gaza Strip, the military confirmed.

The NCO was evacuated to a hospital for medical treatment, and his family was notified.

Meanwhile, the military also announced details of recent operations in southern Syria, the Gaza Strip, and the West Bank.

IDF apprehends weapons dealers in south Syria

Weapons found during IDF raids on weapons dealers in south Syria, July 22, 2025.
Weapons found during IDF raids on weapons dealers in south Syria, July 22, 2025. (credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

IDF soldiers from the 210th Division, aided by the Human Intelligence Unit 504, operated overnight to apprehend and question weapons dealers operating in south Syria, the military confirmed.

IDF footage showing weapons found during raids on dealers in south Syria, July 22, 2025. (credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

In addition, the soldiers confiscated weapons located during the raids on the weapons dealers, the military added.

Ongoing operations in the Gaza Strip

The IDF carried out hundreds of precise strikes and dismantled terror infrastructure in the Gaza Strip, including observation posts, rocket launch sites, weapons storage facilities, and several terror tunnels, the military added.

Soldiers from the IDF's 7th Armored Brigade identified three terrorists wearing camouflage moving towards IDF soldiers. Reservists from the Commando Brigade, supported by the Israel Air Force, killed the terrorists, the military noted.

IDF released footage showing soldiers killing a terror cell planting explosives in the ground in the Gaza Strip, July 22, 2025. (credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

In a separate operation, a terror cell planning to plant explosives in the ground with the intention of targeting IDF soldiers was also killed.

IDF seizes 20 pipe bombs in West Bank, arrests terrorists planning attacks

Pipe bombs in the West Bank designed to target Israelis, being seized by IDF soldiers, July 22, 2025.
Pipe bombs in the West Bank designed to target Israelis, being seized by IDF soldiers, July 22, 2025. (credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

The IDF also operated in Beit Umar, near Hebron, and Al Fureidis, near Bethlehem, during the overnight period from Monday to Tuesday, apprehending terrorists who had 20 pipe bombs in their possession. The bombs were also seized, the military confirmed.

IDF soldiers seize 20 pipe bombs in West Bank counterterrorism operation, July 22, 2025. (credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

Additionally, soldiers arrested two terrorists in Tubas who were planning to harm civilians and security personnel with explosives.

Soldiers also arrested four individuals near Surif, suspected of attacking Israeli civilians and setting property on fire near Bat Ayin.

Meanwhile, soldiers apprehended two terrorists in the West Bank suspected of trading weapons and throwing rocks.

The terrorists and weapons were transferred to Israel Police and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) for further processing, the military noted.