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IDF and Shin Bet Dismantle Hamas Cell and Weapons Cache in West Bank Operation

From Jerusalem Post · () English

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  • Israeli forces said they dismantled a Hamas cell operating near Akraba in the West Bank and arrested 10 suspects accused of advancing attacks against Israeli civilians.
  • The operation involved the IDF, Shin Bet and the Israel Police Counterterrorism Unit, YAMAM.
  • Forces also found and dismantled a rocket without a launcher and a weapons cache containing an M16 rifle and explosives.

Israeli security forces said they dismantled a Hamas cell operating in the West Bank area of Akraba, near Nablus, during a multi-agency counterterrorism operation.

The IDF and Shin Bet announced in a joint statement that they arrested 10 people who were working to advance attacks against Israeli civilians. Israel Police’s Counterterrorism Unit, known as YAMAM, also took part in the operation.

Security forces located and dismantled a rocket found in the area. The rocket did not have a launcher.

During questioning, one of the arrested suspects disclosed the location of a weapons cache. Authorities said it contained an M16 rifle and a large quantity of explosives, which they also dismantled immediately. The report described the incident as developing.

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