As a result of Siyata Dishmaya and the efforts of soldiers from the Chatmar Etzion area, members of two terror cells responsible for area firebomb attacks over recent weeks – near Migdal Ohz and the Tunnel Highway, have B”H been apprehended.

Operating on credible intelligence information, security forces from the IDF’s 74th Battalion along with soldiers from the 6261st reservist battalion working with police forces, entered PA (Palestinian Authority) villages during the night, leading to the arrests of the cell members.

The suspects in custody are being questioned by police in the hope of obtaining additional credible information towards the apprehension of additional suspects involved in terror attacks and/or violent confrontations with security forces.

(YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)