Tulkarm is a city in the northwestern West Bank, near the Green Line border with Israel, serving as the administrative center of Tulkarm Governorate. Known as a recurring flashpoint in the West Bank, with a history of militant activity and Israeli security operations. Recently, IDF forces have conducted raids targeting weapons infrastructure, including destruction of explosives labs and neutralization of militants. Last updated Jul 6th, 2026
The IDF says troops dismantled an explosives lab in Tulkarem, seizing materials for lEDs including hundreds of pipe bombs and over 50 kg of explosives.
IDF forces near Tulkarm in the Efraim Brigade identified a militant who accelerated toward them in a vehicle, posing a threat. The forces opened fire and neutralized the attacker.
No casualties reported among IDF personnel.
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