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IDF raid in Nablus area destroys 18 weapons-production lathes

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75% right-leaningFirst reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Jun 16, 2026
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What happened

The IDF said it destroyed 18 lathes used to manufacture weapons in the Nablus area during an overnight raid. The operation took place between Sunday and Monday in Balata camp and Ras al-Ain, with Yahalom fighters and Battalion 967 reservists taking part.

  • 01IDF raided the Nablus area overnight between Sunday and Monday.
  • 02Troops destroyed 18 lathes used to make weapons and explosive devices.
  • 03Yahalom and Battalion 967 reservists carried out the operation.
  • 04Forces also seized numerous weapon parts at the sites.
  • 05The IDF said the infrastructure was embedded in civilian areas.

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Full coverage · 4 outlets

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Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJun 16, 2026
IDF raid in Nablus area destroys 18 weapons-production lathes
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 16, 2026
IDF Says 18 Weapons-Making Lathes Destroyed Near Nablus
SrugimRight · HebrewJun 16, 2026
IDF destroys 18 weapon-manufacturing lathes in Nablus area raid
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 16, 2026
Israeli forces destroy 18 weapons-making lathes in overnight Nablus operation

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