IDF says it uncovered bomb-making lab in West Bank’s Tulkarem

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

Pipe bombs found by IDF troops at an explosives lab in the West Bank city of Tulkarem, April 1, 2025. (Israel Defense Forces)
Pipe bombs found by IDF troops at an explosives lab in the West Bank city of Tulkarem, April 1, 2025. (Israel Defense Forces)

The IDF says troops of the Kfir Brigade operating in the West Bank city of Tulkarem located a bomb-making lab.

The lab was being used to build makeshift roadside explosive devices as well as pipe bombs, according to the military.

In a separate operation, the IDF says troops of the Commando Brigade and Nahal Brigade and Shin Bet agents detained 12 wanted Palestinians in the towns of Qabatiya and Tammun.

A further 15 wanted Palestinians were detained elsewhere in the West Bank overnight, the IDF adds.

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