Israeli forces arrested 14 Gaza residents overnight Wednesday during an operation by the Ephraim Brigade in Qalqilya, after discovering them in an apartment. The men had entered Israel on work permits before October 7, 2023.
Investigators found that the detainees remained in Israel after the crossings to Gaza were sealed following the October 7 terror attacks, and never returned to the Strip.
After completing required procedures, all 14 will be sent back to Gaza. The Judea and Samaria Division said the Ephraim Brigade is operating continuously, focusing intelligence and operational efforts on locating and arresting Gaza residents staying in the sector.