IDF, Border Police and Shin Bet forces operated simultaneously in 15 villages in northern Samaria over the weekend, as part of the expansion of "Operation Iron Wall." According to the IDF spokesperson, approximately 10 battalions participated in the operation, during which nine militants were arrested and more than 250 buildings were searched. During the searches, a lathe for manufacturing weapons was located, and two M-16 rifles, improvised airsoft weapons and 10 pipe bombs were confiscated. In the Ephraim Brigade, forces operated in several villages, arrested four wanted individuals, searched more than 900 buildings and confiscated six weapons.