IDF dismantles over 30 weapon production machines in West Bank in counterterrorism operation

Jerusalem Post/Israel News/Defense NewsDuring the operation, the IDF, guided by the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency), also confiscated concealed weaponry, questioned suspects, and arrested over 10 wanted individuals.Follow us on GoogleA weapons production machine in the Nablus area dismantled by the IDF.(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)SEPTEMBER 4, 2026 10:28The IDF dismantled over 30 weapon production machines in the Nablus area over the course of a two-day counterterrorism operation, the military announced on Friday.During the operation, the IDF, guided by the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency), also confiscated concealed weaponry, questioned suspects, and arrested over 10 wanted individuals.IDF, police thwart weapon smuggling attemptLast month, police announced that the IDF and officers from Border Police's Jordan Border Unit thwarted an attempt to smuggle weapons across the Jordanian border.A weapons production machine in the Nablus area dismantled by the IDF. (credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)Two Jericho residents in their 20s were arrested near Gesher Adam (Damiyah Bridge), located north of the Dead Sea.During their search of the area, police discovered 10 handguns buried in a bag near the bridge.Police transferred the suspects to the Judea and Samaria District's police headquarters for further questioning.Miriam Sela-Eitam contributed to this report.Follow us on Google