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IDF, police arrest Palestinian terror suspects, seize weapons

An overnight raid by the IDF and police forces concluded with arrests and confiscated weapons.  

Israeli security forces carried out counter-terrorism operations overnight Tuesday throughout Judea and Samaria, during which they arrested Palestinians suspected of terrorism and confiscated weapons.

Police also confiscated a car used as a payment for terrorism.

In Hebron, a handgun and ammunition were seized.

Police operating the Palestinian village of Bai Naim, in the Hebron area, found an M-16 assault rifle and ammunition, as well as a car believed to have been stolen. Two suspects, a father and his son, were taken for questioning.

Hamas provides funds and goods to families of Palestinian terrorists as support in exchange for their acts of terror.

In total, 14 Palestinians were arrested for their links to terrorism.

By: World Israel News Staff