13 Palestinians arrested in overnight West Bank raids, arms seized

Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

A handgun and weapon parts seized in the West Bank city of Hebron, March 13, 2023. (Israel Police)
A handgun and weapon parts seized in the West Bank city of Hebron, March 13, 2023. (Israel Police)

Israeli troops nab 13 wanted Palestinians and seize firearms during overnight raids across the West Bank, the military says.

According to the Israel Defense Forces, during one of the raids in the northern West Bank city of Nablus, Palestinian gunmen opened fire at troops.

In the village of Bayt Rima, Palestinians allegedly hurled Molotov cocktails and stones at troops, the IDF says, adding that troops responded with riot dispersal means.

In a joint operation with police officers, forces seized a handgun and numerous assault rifle parts at a home in Hebron. One Palestinian man was detained. The IDF says no soldiers were hurt in the overnight raids.

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