IDF Locates Underground Cavity in Hebron Near Terrorist's Home

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IDF forces located yesterday (Sunday) an underground cavity at a depth of about 15 meters and a width of about 75 centimeters, near the home of one of the terrorists involved in the clash at the Yehuda Junction. The cavity was located as part of an operation to counter terrorism in Hebron, under the command of the Judea Brigade. The operation began following the clash on Friday, in which Sgt. Maj. Ron Yonatan Roitman of blessed memory and Sgt. Yuval Shai Svilem of blessed memory fell, and three additional soldiers were lightly wounded.

During the searches, more than 500 sites in Hebron were examined. An electronic device was found at the site and transferred for examination, and according to the IDF, the excavation has no exit opening and is far from any Israeli community. The purpose of the excavation has not yet been determined.