Illegal firearms like M-16s increasing within Palestinian terrorists, armed gangs - analysis
How do Palestinians in the West Bank get their hands of hefty arms meant for warfare?
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN
Published: DECEMBER 1, 2022
The smuggling of firearms to the West Bank has become an increasing concern in recent months. There have been a rising number of clashes between Israeli security forces and armed Palestinians and some of them are affiliated with terror groups, such as Palestinian Islamic Jihad, but others appear to be connected to other armed groups and gangs.
This week, the IDF, ISA and Israel Police conducted counterterrorism activities in which two senior terror operatives were killed in Wadi Bruqin, the IDF said. “During the exchange of fire, Muhammad Qasim Saadi, a high-ranking operative in the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization, was killed.
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How do Palestinians in the West Bank get their hands of hefty arms meant for warfare?
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN
Published: DECEMBER 1, 2022
The smuggling of firearms to the West Bank has become an increasing concern in recent months. There have been a rising number of clashes between Israeli security forces and armed Palestinians and some of them are affiliated with terror groups, such as Palestinian Islamic Jihad, but others appear to be connected to other armed groups and gangs.
This week, the IDF, ISA and Israel Police conducted counterterrorism activities in which two senior terror operatives were killed in Wadi Bruqin, the IDF said. “During the exchange of fire, Muhammad Qasim Saadi, a high-ranking operative in the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization, was killed.
more............ https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-723903