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IDF dismantles weapons manufacturing machines near Nablus in Samaria

Troops locate two production sites and detain property owner.

Israeli soldiers locate and dismantle two weapons manufacturing machines in the Nablus area. Credit: IDF.
Israeli soldiers locate and dismantle two weapons manufacturing machines in the Nablus area. Credit: IDF.
(April 2, 2026 / JNS)

Israel Defense Forces soldiers overnight Tuesday located and dismantled two machines used for weapons production in the Nablus area in central Samaria, the military said.

The troops also apprehended the owner of one of the properties where the machines were found.

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