During the operation, the IDF, guided by the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency), also confiscated concealed weaponry, questioned suspects, and arrested over 10 wanted individuals.
The IDF dismantled over 30 weapon production machines in the Nablus area over the course of a two-day counterterrorism operation, the military announced on Friday.
During the operation, the IDF, guided by the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency), also confiscated concealed weaponry, questioned suspects, and arrested over 10 wanted individuals.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacted to the operation in a statement released later on Friday.
“I commend our forces on a successful operation in Samaria in which they destroyed dozens of lathes for weapons manufacturing, seized dozens of weapons, and arrested individuals wanted for involvement in terrorism. Our activity to thwart terrorism continues with full force in Judea and Samaria, Gaza, Lebanon, and every place where our enemies attempt to threaten the State of Israel,” the prime minister said.
IDF, police thwart weapon smuggling attempt
Last month, police announced that the IDF and officers from Border Police’s Jordan Border Unit thwarted an attempt to smuggle weapons across the Jordanian border.
A weapons production machine in the Nablus area dismantled by the IDF. (credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON’S UNIT)
Two Jericho residents in their 20s were arrested near Gesher Adam (Damiyah Bridge), located north of the Dead Sea.
During their search of the area, police discovered 10 handguns buried in a bag near the bridge.
Police transferred the suspects to the Judea and Samaria District’s police headquarters for further questioning.
Miriam Sela-Eitam contributed to this report.