A Palestinian suspect was detained at the Meitar crossing in southern Judea and Samaria this afternoon while carrying a handgun and a magazine, according to Israeli security sources. Details on identity and further charges have not yet been released.
A Palestinian suspect was detained earlier today at the Meitar crossing, a border checkpoint in the southern West Bank (Judea and Samaria), after security personnel discovered a handgun and a magazine in his possession. The incident occurred during routine inspection procedures, according to preliminary reports from security sources. The identity of the detainee and the specific charges he will face have not yet been released pending further investigation. The Zioneer has no prior coverage of this specific arrest.
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