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Israel arrests Nablus pair for alleged Hamas financing

In a separate incident, two Palestinians were arrested after police found an M16 rifle and a loaded magazine in their vehicle at the Carmel Junction in Judea.

Israeli troops arrest a Palestinian terrorist in Awarta, near Nablus (Shechem) in central Samaria, May 16, 2024. Credit: IDF.
Israeli troops arrest a Palestinian terrorist in Awarta, near Nablus (Shechem) in central Samaria, May 16, 2024. Credit: IDF.

Israeli security forces have arrested two Palestinians from Nablus (Shechem) on suspicion of receiving funds from the Hamas terrorist organization to finance attacks in Judea and Samaria, authorities announced on Monday.

According to the Judea and Samaria District Police in coordination with the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet), the suspects contacted Hamas operatives abroad to secure financial support.

Investigators seized a total of $35,200 and 33,000 shekels during the probe.

The suspects face charges related to hostile contacts and financing terrorism.

In a separate incident, Israeli police said on Monday that they had arrested two Palestinians at the Carmel Junction in Judea after discovering an M16 rifle and a loaded magazine in their vehicle. The suspects were transferred to the regional crime investigation unit for further questioning.

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