Stolen Israeli Military Missile Seized Near Shfaram, Two Arrested
Israeli police announced on Sunday, September 6, 2026, the successful interception of a highly dangerous military weapon, a sophisticated "MATADOR" missile, which had been stolen from Israeli military storage facilities. The missile was discovered in an open area near the city of Shfaram.
The operation, which took place on Saturday, resulted in the arrest of two suspects at the scene. One of the arrested individuals is a Palestinian from the West Bank residing in the area illegally, without a permit. Security forces are currently interrogating the suspects to determine how they obtained the advanced weapon.
Police sources emphasized that the shoulder-fired missile, designed to counter fortifications and armored vehicles, is considered a sensitive offensive weapon used by elite units. Its presence in criminal hands poses a serious threat to public safety.
Based on the ongoing investigation, the police intend to request an extension of the suspects' detention from the court on Sunday to continue legal proceedings and identify the military base from which the weapon was taken.
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