Israeli forces reported that two Palestinian youths were shot dead near the West Bank settlement of Karmei Zur, claiming they were en route to carry out an attack. The incident involved soldiers from a combat intelligence unit who had set up an ambush in the area. Palestinian authorities identified the deceased as two 15-year-olds and confirmed their deaths near Beit Omar, north of Hebron. Earlier the same day, Israeli security agencies announced the detention of around 40 individuals allegedly linked to a network planning attacks in the Bethlehem area, with weapons seized during multiple raids. Interrogations reportedly revealed advanced plans for shootings targeting security forces and civilians.