Security forces nab Palestinian terror cell

1 August, 2018   |   7 years ago

Jerusalem, 1 August, 2018 (TPS-IL) -- IDF and Shin Bet forces arrested an group of Palestinians that allegedly fired shots at the town of Bet El, north of Jerusalem, on July 10.

No injuries or property damage were reported from the incident. 

Security forces detained the group, all of whom are residents of the Jilazon refugee camp adjacent to Ramallah, and another man who is suspected of aiding and abetting the attack. Troops also confiscated a cache of weapons and the car they believe were used for the attack. 

The Shin Bet said in a  statement that the Jilazon camp is a hotbed of terror activity, and that several terror cells have emerged from the camp.