IDF soldiers conducting counterterrorism activities in the West Bank city of Tulkarm located an explosives lab, the military announced on Wednesday.
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According to the IDF, the lab contained more than 200 explosive devices and approximately 150 kg. of materials used in the manufacturing of explosives. The facility and all contents were dismantled.
הושמדה מעבדת מטענים ובה יותר מ-200 מטענים ו-150 קילוגרם של חומרים להכנת מטענים בטולכרםבמהלך השבוע, כוחות צה״ל מחטיבת כפיר אשר פועלים בטולכרם שבחטיבת אפרים, איתרו מעבדה ובה יותר מ-200 מטענים מסוגים שונים וכ-150 קילוגרם של חומרים להכנת מטענים, המעבדה הושמדה יחד עם המטענים.… pic.twitter.com/na1gTto3FW
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In a separate operation, the IDF conducted activities in the area of Beita, also in the West Bank, over several nights, apprehending three wanted men.
One of them is suspected of planting an explosive device in the village two weeks ago, which seriously wounded a reservist from the 9221st Battalion, according to the IDF.
IDF and Shin Bet conduct raids in the West Bank
Additionally, on Tuesday night, the IDF and the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) carried out further raids throughout the West Bank, apprehending 18 wanted individuals, according to a joint statement.
A rifle and additional weapons were seized during the joint operation.
Later on Wednesday morning, Border Guard personnel arrested a wanted terrorist in the Askar refugee camp near Nablus in an operation conducted with the IDF.
The wanted operative, who had previously carried out terrorist acts against Israeli security forces, was detained for questioning.