An Arab terrorist was taken into custody at the Shomron Military Court after he aroused the suspicion of sentries on duty. He had what appeared to be an explosives belt around his body. Bomb demolition technicians were summoned. B’chasdei Hashem there were no fatalities or injuries as they managed to restrain him before he could detonate the suspected bomb.

After bomb technicians arrived and probed the matter, they learned the terrorist was carrying two pipe bombs on his person. One of the explosives was strapped to his body and the second hidden inside his outer garment.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem/Photo Credit: Israel Police Spokesman Unit)