The Israeli military said troops from the Shomron Brigade discovered two M16 assault rifles hidden in secret compartments inside a building used by a charity association in Nablus over the weekend. The weapons were confiscated, and the IDF accused terrorist groups of exploiting civilian infrastructure.
The operation took place over the weekend in the city of Nablus (Shechem), according to the IDF. Troops from the Shomron Brigade, acting on precise intelligence, searched a building used by a charity association and discovered two M16 rifles hidden behind double-walled compartments in two cabinets. The weapons were seized.
The IDF stated that the incident highlights the continued use of civilian infrastructure by terrorist groups to conceal weapons. The military said it will continue operations to thwart terrorism, locate and confiscate weapons, and maintain security for residents of the sector and Israeli citizens.
The Zioneer has reported on multiple similar weapons seizures in Judea and Samaria in recent months, including a major cache of manufacturing lathes in Nablus in June and over 240 firearms seized since the beginning of 2026.
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