Israeli police and Border Police arrested four illegal residents and an Israeli driver at the Az-Zaim crossing and the Tunnels checkpoint in the West Bank over several hours Wednesday morning, according to N12. In one incident, two residents of Tulkarm were found hiding in a vehicle's trunk; one of them was wanted for questioning on suspicion of planning an imminent attack.
Police and Border Police arrested four illegal residents and an Israeli driver at two West Bank crossings Wednesday morning, N12 reports. The operation spanned several hours, with arrests at the Az-Zaim crossing and the Tunnels checkpoint.
In one case, two residents of Tulkarm were found hiding in a vehicle's trunk. One of them was wanted for questioning on suspicion of planning an imminent attack, according to the report. The suspect's identity has not been released.
The arrests are the latest in a series of similar operations in the West Bank. As The Zioneer has reported, security forces have been conducting regular patrols and checkpoints to prevent illegal entry and potential terror attacks. The suspect's alleged plot, if confirmed, underscores the threat from individuals seeking to enter Israel unlawfully.
The investigation is ongoing.
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