Two Explosive Devices Found in Arab Town and Neutralized

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Jerusalem, 5 July, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Two powerful explosive devices were neutralized in the northern Arab town of Tamra.

The Israel Police said that the devices were found last night, Saturday, in a counter-terrorism operation, and that they were connected to an operating system and ready for use.

A 30-year-old resident of Tamra was arrested on suspicion of holding the explosives.

The police did not say if the devices were terror related or for use by criminal gangs.

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