Nine Terror Suspects Arrested in Judea and Samaria, Weapon-Producing Machinery Discovered

23 May, 2016   |   10 years ago

Jerusalem, 23 May, 2016 (TPS-IL) -- IDF and police forces have discovered machinery used to produce weapons in the Palestinian village of Surif, near Bethlehem, during overnight activity. A home-made weapon was also discovered and seized along with the machinery.

Additionally, nine wanted terror suspects were arrested overnight throughout Judea and Samaria. Four of the suspects are members of the Hamas terror organization, and five are suspected of involvement in violent riots directed at Israeli civilians and security forces. They have all been transferred to the Israeli security services for questioning.