Israeli forces detain suspects accused of making explosives for West Bank attacks

Israeli security forces have arrested two suspects accused of manufacturing explosive devices intended for attacks on military personnel operating in the occupied West Bank, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said.

According to the IDF press office, the arrests were carried out during a nighttime operation based on intelligence provided by Israel's General Security Service (Shin Bet), Caliber.Az reports.

The operation also resulted in the arrest of an alleged arms dealer, the military said.

All of the suspects have been transferred to Israeli security authorities for further investigation, according to the IDF.

By Sabina Mammadli