Israeli security forces uncovered a Palestinian terrorist network in the Tulkarm area, seizing rockets, explosives, and materials intended for attacks against military targets, the Israel Defense Forces and Israel Security Agency announced on Tuesday.
The discovery follows a lengthy investigation that revealed the involvement of several individuals in recent assaults, including attacks on military vehicles that injured soldiers. Interrogations exposed plans for additional attacks and the provision of explosive components.
'Major arms dealer' arrested near Tulkarm
Recently, also in the Tulkarm area, soldiers from the IDF's Duvdevan commando unit arrested a terrorist who served as a "major" arms dealer, the military stated.
Duvdevan, the unit responsible for undercover counterterrorism operations in the West Bank, conducted the arrest following intelligence from Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency).
The terrorist, who was detained in Irtah, was identified as Ahmed Nasrallah. He was subsequently transferred to Shin Bet for further questioning.
James Genn contributed to this report.