Terror Attacks in Judea and Samaria Drop Sharply in 2025

A year-end security summary shows a sharp decline in Palestinian terror activity in Judea and Samaria in 2025, with both fatalities and the number of attacks falling significantly compared to the previous two years.

According to a report by Kan News analyst Roy Sharon, citing security establishment data, 20 people were killed in terror attacks in Judea and Samaria in 2025. The figure marks a notable decrease from 34 fatalities in 2024 and 41 in 2023, reflecting a sustained downward trend in lethal attacks in the arena.

The drop in fatalities was accompanied by a steep fall in the overall number of attacks. Security data indicates that 60 significant attacks, defined as rammings, stabbings, and shootings, were carried out in Judea and Samaria during 2025. By comparison, 250 such attacks were recorded in 2024. The figures point to a dramatic contraction in the operational capacity of terror networks operating in the area.

Officials also noted a shift in the nature of attacks. Most incidents this year involved knives and vehicle rammings, while fewer attacks were carried out using firearms. The pattern suggests reduced access to weapons, even as attempted attacks continued.

The decline is attributed primarily to intensified Israeli security operations, particularly in northern Samaria. Over the past year, the Israel Defense Forces took control of several refugee camps in the region and carried out sustained operations against local terror battalions. According to the assessment cited by Kan, roughly 200 wanted terror suspects were active in these camps a year ago. That number has since dropped to only dozens, following arrests, targeted operations, and the dismantling of armed cells.

Security officials also point to full freedom of action granted to Israeli forces across the Judea and Samaria sector as a central factor, which has allowed security forces to enter hotspots repeatedly, maintain a continuous presence, and disrupt terror infrastructures before attacks could be carried out.

An IDF operational assessment echoed that approach, emphasizing prevention as the guiding principle of current activity. “Your activity in the area directly prevents attacks in Israel’s rear,” IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir said during a visit to the sector, according to an official statement.

Israeli officials say maintaining pressure on terror networks and preserving freedom of action will remain central to security policy in Judea and Samaria as 2026 begins.