Israeli security forces thwarted a rocket launch and arrested a terrorist squad in Kfar Naama, located in the Binyamin area, early on September 19th, 2025. The operation also exposed rocket production facilities within the village, according to a report from Ben Tzion Macales. Over the past hour, specifically between 9:05 AM and 10:05 AM UTC, the IDF confirmed the arrest of a terror squad in Kfar Naama. This action is linked to prior overnight operations in the Ramallah area where a terror cell involved in rocket production was dismantled. During the earlier raid, security forces discovered dozens of rockets, explosive devices, and production materials, including a lathe, as previously reported. Kfar Naama's proximity to communities, with a simple calculation of small rocket range (Qassam type) indicating a potential reach of about 10 miles, means these areas are exposed to planned attacks. This development follows a previous incident last week involving a makeshift rocket launch from the same village. The arrested suspects are believed to be involved in manufacturing and attempting to launch rockets into Judea and Samaria, marking a significant capture in the central highlands of the region. This operation is connected to the arrest of activist Hamza Al-Masri in the Ramallah area this morning between 8:35 AM and 9:05 AM UTC, who was taken into custody following intelligence gathered during the earlier raid on the terror cell. The earlier operation, which occurred overnight, led to the apprehension of three suspects who were transferred to the Shin Bet for further investigation. The discovered rockets and explosives were destroyed.
