Security forces seal weapons workshop in Jenin area

Three Palestinians arrested during rioting in refugee camp south of Jerusalem

A Palestinian protester uses a slingshot to hurl stones towards Israeli security forces during clashes at the Aida Palestinian refugee camp near Bethlehem on April 14, 2014. (Musa al-Shaer/AFP)
A Palestinian protester uses a slingshot to hurl stones towards Israeli security forces during clashes at the Aida Palestinian refugee camp near Bethlehem on April 14, 2014. (Musa al-Shaer/AFP)

Security forces sealed a metal workshop that was being used to produce weapons in the Jenin area of the northern West Bank overnight Monday, the army said.

In the Aida refugee camp, south of Jerusalem, three Palestinians were arrested during a violent confrontation that saw rioters hurl bricks at soldiers, the army said.

In all, five Palestinians were arrested across the West Bank on suspicion of involvement in terror, and violent disturbances.

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