Israeli Forces Arrest 50 Suspects in West Bank During Sukkot Holiday
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS French by baba
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- Israeli forces arrested approximately 50 suspected terrorists in the West Bank during Sukkot.
- Operations included nighttime raids in Nablus, leading to six arrests.
- Weapons, military equipment, and bomb-making materials were confiscated.
- One arrested individual was identified as a Hamas member.
The Israeli military (IDF) announced that its forces conducted counter-terrorism operations in the West Bank throughout the Sukkot holiday and its intermediate days. Soldiers from the 931st Battalion and the Maglan unit, operating under the Samaria Brigade, apprehended wanted individuals, questioned suspects, and seized weapons and materials identified by the army as being used for terrorist activities. Specifically, substances used in the manufacturing of explosive devices were confiscated.
In Nablus, nighttime operations were carried out in the Balata refugee camp and the old city. The IDF reported arresting six individuals described as involved in terrorist activities, including one Hamas member. Overall, the military stated that approximately 50 individuals identified as terrorists were arrested as part of coordinated division-wide operations, including members of a specific cell. The IDF did not clarify if the six arrests in Nablus were included in the total figure.
Significant quantities of military equipment, including several drones, were also seized during these operations.
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