West Bank Rocket Cell Conducted Test Firings, Israeli Probe Reveals
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS Arabic by baba
Israeli authorities have filed indictments against six suspects from Jenin for allegedly operating a rocket and explosive device production cell. Investigations revealed the cell conducted three successful test firings, improving rocket power and range. The suspects confessed to building infrastructure, acquiring materials, and receiving instructions from an external source. Security forces seized weapons and instructional materials during the operation.
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- Six suspects from Jenin were indicted for allegedly operating a rocket and explosive device production cell.
- Israeli investigations revealed the cell conducted three successful rocket test firings.
- The tests reportedly showed successful results in rocket power and range.
- Suspects confessed to building infrastructure and improving rockets after each test.
- The main suspect communicated with an external entity for explosive material information.
- Weapons and instructional materials for explosives were seized during the operation.
Israeli investigations into a cell suspected of developing rocket and explosive device infrastructure in the Jenin area have uncovered evidence of three successful test firings. Israeli authorities stated these tests demonstrated significant advancements in rocket power and range. Six suspects, all in their thirties from the Jenin region, were arrested in recent months as part of a joint operation by the Central Unit of the Judea and Samaria Brigade and the Shin Bet security agency. Following their arrests, indictments were filed against them.
According to investigation details, one suspect confessed to helping establish the infrastructure and admitted to conducting test firings. He revealed that the cell members analyzed the results of each test to implement improvements, aiming to enhance the rockets' capabilities in subsequent trials. Another suspect admitted to assisting the cell in acquiring explosive materials and selling them weapons, some of which were reportedly seized during the arrests.
The investigation found that the cell members constructed a rocket body and explosive devices, carrying out three experimental launches. The primary suspect was also found to be in contact with an entity outside Israel, which provided him with information on necessary materials for producing explosives via a messaging application.
During the security operation, various weapons were confiscated, including an M-16 rifle and an RPG shell casing. Additionally, documents and instructional materials detailing the production of explosives, rockets, and explosive devices were seized. Israeli authorities confirmed that the indictment was filed over the weekend, with further charges expected in the coming days.
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