IDF and police forces arrest 16 suspects in West Bank
During searches in Beit Ummar, northwest of Hebron, security forces found a cache of illegal weapons.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFFUpdated: JANUARY 23, 2019 08:55Illegal arms found near Hebron by IDF forces(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
IDF and police forces arrested 16 suspects in the West Bank on Tuesday night, according to a statement released by the IDF Spokesperson's Unit.The arrestees were suspected of involvement in terrorist activity and violent disturbances against civilians and security forces.During searches in Beit Ummar, northwest of Hebron, security forces found a cache of illegal weapons. The suspects were taken in for questioningThe operation follows an attempted stabbing attack in the West Bank Monday, when a Palestinian stopped his vehicle next to an IDF checkpoint near the Palestinian city of Nablus and tried to stab a soldier.
