Jerusalem, 19 January, 2026 (TPS-IL) -- The Israel Defense Forces reported a sharp decline in Palestinian attacks in Judea and Samaria last year, while incidents of violence by extremist Jews surged, according to figures released Monday by the IDF’s Central Command.
In 2025, the IDF recorded 57 attacks by Palestinians against civilians and soldiers, resulting in 20 deaths, compared with 258 attacks and 35 deaths in 2024. Two additional soldiers were killed in an attack originating from Jordan. “Sustained offensive activity in northern Samaria refugee camps, combined with ongoing security operations, contributed to the decrease in attacks,” an IDF spokesperson said.
The number of Palestinians killed by Israeli forces fell to 240, down from around 500 in 2024. The military said that roughly 96 percent of those killed were involved in attacks or clashes, while about 40 percent were armed with firearms or explosives. “Fewer than 4 percent of the casualties were uninvolved civilians,” the spokesperson added. Stone-throwing and Molotov cocktail incidents also declined, from 1,230 in 2024 to 1,015 in 2025.
The IDF also noted an increase in counterterror raids targeting Palestinians. According to the figures, 3,486 Palestinians were detained in 2025, up from 2,694 in 2024, and 37 homes belonging to terrorists were demolished or sealed. The military carried out 57 airstrikes in Judea and Samaria, killing 51 suspected terrorists. Officials said Iranian-backed groups and Hamas-linked cells abroad have helped organize armed units in northern refugee camps, including Jenin and Tulkarem.