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IDF, Border Police say they arrested terror cell head in West Bank’s Balata refugee camp

By Stav Levaton 24 April 2025, 5:06 pm Edit

Stav Levaton is a military reporter for The Times of Israel

Undercover Border Police officers and IDF troops say they arrested the head of a terror cell in the West Bank refugee camp of Balata near Nablus, following precise intelligence provided by the Shin Bet.

According to a joint statement, the suspect was apprehended after a brief exchange of fire. A second wanted man involved in terrorist activity was also detained during the operation.

Security forces say violent riots broke out during the arrest, prompting them to respond with live fire.

There were no reports of Israeli injuries.

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