Weapons Discovered by IDF Forces in Nablus

Weapons Shell found in the Cache

IDF Paratroopers and a special engineering unit uncovered a large weapons cache in the city of Nablus in Judea and Samaria during a nighttime operation on 3 June 2009. Among the weaponry discovered were seven rifles, five pipe bombs, ammunition and additional military equipment including vest and helmets.

Nablus has long been known as the “terror capital” of the West Bank. Numerous terrorist attacks were launched from the city and active terror cells are known to operate there.