Rocket Production Infrastructure Exposed in Jenin: "They Carried Out Test Launches in Judea and Samaria"

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Police and the Shin Bet exposed terror infrastructure for producing rockets and explosive charges in the Jenin area and arrested six Palestinian suspects in their thirties. According to the investigation, the suspects produced a rocket body and charges and received instructions for producing explosive materials from a source abroad via a messaging app. Weapons seized in their possession include an M16 rifle and an RPG body.

Members of the cell carried out three test launches in Judea and Samaria, during which they tested power and range and improved their products. The rockets and charges they produced were intended for use against Israel and security forces. A prosecutor's declaration was filed against the six suspects, and indictments are expected to be filed against them in the coming days.

In the continuation of the investigation by the Yamam Shai unit and the Shin Bet, one of the suspects confessed to establishing the infrastructure and its objectives and told investigators that the cell drew lessons after each test. Another suspect admitted to helping obtain explosive material and selling weapons to cell members. In the defense establishment, officials expressed concern over the fact that heavy and standard weapons have begun to seep into Samaria.