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IDF soldiers do not take a break for Memorial Day and they operated during the night of 3 Iyar, Tuesday to Wednesday, continuing counter-terrorism operations in areas of Yehuda and Shomron.

Five suspected terrorists were detected as they attempted to cross the border from Gaza to southern Israel. At least one of them was armed. A patrol force opened fire at them.

Border Police, Israel Police and Shin Bet agents apprehended a wanted suspect during operations, a PA resident wanted on suspicion of participating in acts of terror.

In the Menashe district, in Jenin, soldiers found and shut down a weapons manufacturing facilty which was supplying guns and ammunition to terrorists.

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