Israel re-arrests Palestinian terrorist freed in hostage deal over explosives production

The terrorist was arrested last year after being caught with 25 explosives he had manufactured and distributed to various terrorist groups.

A Palestinian terrorist who had been released several months ago during the hostage deal agreement earlier in 2025 was arrested on suspicion of production and distribution of explosives, Israel Police announced on Thursday.

The terrorist was arrested last year after being caught with 25 explosives he had manufactured and distributed to various terrorist groups.

On Wednesday night, Jerusalem Border Police and Yehuda Border Patrol, along with Jerusalem Border Police dogs, raided his home and arrested him for questioning.

“The Israel Police will continue to act with determination, professionalism, and zero tolerance toward terrorism and anyone who seeks to harm human life and the security of the State of Israel,” police said in a statement.

Dozens arrested for incitement, support for terror

In addition to those arrested for committing or planning acts of terror, dozens of suspects have been arrested in Jerusalem alone for incitement and support for terrorism since the Israel-Hamas war began, according to Israel Police.

Jerusalem’s “Awareness War Room” operated daily, identifying and locating those who incite or support terrorist organizations and terrorists, both in public spaces and online.