IDF Says 18 Weapons-Making Lathes Destroyed Near Nablus

IDF Yahalom fighters and reservists from Battalion 967 operated two days ago in the Nablus area, where they destroyed 18 lathes used to manufacture weapons. According to the IDF spokesperson, the equipment was found in Balata camp and Ras al-Ein.

The military said the lathes were located in the middle of a civilian area, underscoring the sensitivity of the operation. No further details were provided about arrests, casualties, or additional findings.

The statement did not specify whether the destroyed equipment had already been in active use or what specific weapons it had been intended to produce.