Border Police undercover operatives in the West Bank arrested four armed suspects during two counterterror operations over the course of the past week that uncovered a large quantity of explosives and ready-to-use devices, which were destroyed on site, Israel Police announced Friday.

In parallel, bomb disposal experts neutralized 27 explosive devices intended to target security forces.

A Border Police officer; illustrative
A Border Police officer; illustrative (credit: ISRAEL POLICE)

Across several focused operations, Border Police arrested 20 suspects and seized rifles, pistols, grenades, ammunition, and other weapons.

Deputy-Chief Nisso Guetta praised the fighters for their coordinated efforts to thwart terror attacks and protect the public.