The IDF said it uncovered and destroyed an explosives manufacturing laboratory in Tulkarm in Samaria on Friday, seizing a large quantity of materials it said were intended for use in attacks against Israeli forces and civilians.
According to the military, troops found dozens of improvised explosive devices, including around 200 pipe bombs, along with fire extinguishers and large gas cylinders that had been adapted for use as vehicle-borne explosive charges. Soldiers also located more than 50 kilograms of improvised explosive material at the site.
The IDF said the lab had been operating prior to the launch of its recent counterterrorism operations in Judea and Samaria, suggesting it was part of an ongoing effort to produce weapons for attacks in the area. The facility was destroyed during the operation.
