IDF has arrested 440 Palestinians, including many Hamas members, in West Bank since Oct. 7
The Israel Defense Forces says troops have arrested 440 wanted Palestinians across the West Bank, including 220 affiliated with Hamas, since the war in the Gaza Strip began on October 7.
Over the past day, 51 Hamas members, including several senior members, were arrested, the military says.
There have been several clashes between IDF forces and Palestinians in the West Bank in recent days, and several attempted terror attacks, according to the army.
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