Israeli police and the Shin Bet announced they’ve uncovered an infrastructure for manufacturing rockets and explosives intended for use against Israel and security forces. According to the investigation, the suspects carried out three test launches and received information from a foreign contact through a messaging app. An M16 rifle, an RPG body, and instructions for manufacturing weapons were seized in their possession.
A prosecutor’s statement was filed against six residents of the Jenin area, in their 30s, suspected of involvement in the infrastructure for manufacturing rockets and explosives intended for use against Israel and security forces. The statement was filed over the weekend, following a joint investigation by the Central Unit of the Judea and Samaria District Police and the Shin Bet.
According to the police and Shin Bet announcement, the suspects manufactured a rocket body and explosives and conducted experiments, including three test launches. Weapons were seized in their possession, including an M16 rifle and an RPG body. The Unit for Investigating Hostile Sabotage Activity in the Judea and Samaria District Police, together with Shin Bet, investigated in recent months. During the investigation, police arrested the six suspects and investigated their involvement in manufacturing and possessing the weapons.
**Information from Foreign Contact and Written Instructions**
The investigation also revealed that the cell received information via a messaging app about the materials needed to manufacture explosives. According to the announcement, the information was transmitted from a foreign contact who was in touch with the main suspect in the case. Police did not disclose the contact’s identity. In addition, written materials were seized containing information and instructions for manufacturing explosives, rockets, and bombs. According to police and the Shin Bet, the weapons were intended for use against the State of Israel and security forces.
Following the investigation’s findings, the prosecutor filed a statement against the six. According to the announcement, prosecutors expect to file an indictment against them in the coming days.