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Sunday, September 1, 2024
Shin Bet: Lab found in Hebron was used to make bombs used in dual attack
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
A bomb-making lab located by the military in the West Bank city of Hebron yesterday was used to manufacture the explosive devices used in the attempted dual car bombing attack in the Gush Etzion area over the weekend, the Shin Bet says.
At least six suspects were detained in connection to the attacks at a gas station in Gush Etzion and the settlement of Karmei Tzur.
The Shin Bet says that during the interrogation of some of the suspects from Hebron, they directed the agency to the lab in the West Bank city.
According to the Shin Bet, the lab was used to manufacture the bombs used in the attack. The bombs were made of improvised materials, the Shin Bet says, and not “quality” explosives.
Troops raided the lab over the weekend, took evidence, and demolished the building.
The Shin Bet says it continues to investigate the attack, and additional arrests are planned.
The Times of Israel Community.