Fake Explosive Device Attached to PLO Flag Found Near Metzada David Farm in West Bank

On Sunday morning, security forces discovered a suspicious object attached to a PLO flag near the Metzada David farm in the West Bank. The Shin Bet police district and Border Police bomb disposal experts were called to the scene under the protection of an IDF force. After a thorough examination, the bomb squad confirmed the device was a dummy explosive, not an active bomb.

The initial report of the suspicious object came early Sunday, prompting a swift response from security personnel. The Border Police bomb disposal unit conducted a professional assessment and neutralization operation, concluding that the device was a fake. Concurrently, the Shin Bet police district launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The item found at the scene was transferred for further forensic examination as part of the ongoing inquiry. This event occurs amid continuous security operations in the West Bank targeting explosive devices and weapons. Over recent years, Israeli forces have frequently encountered explosives planted along roads and strategic locations, aimed at harming soldiers and civilians.

Bomb disposal teams routinely inspect suspicious objects and secure areas until they can safely neutralize any threats. In this case, the swift and professional response prevented any harm. Authorities are now working to determine who placed the dummy device and why, using forensic evidence collected at the site.