Posted on 06/25/2003 5:16:00 AM PDT by Israel Insider
Security forces thwarted a major terror attack in central Israel today when they arrested two Tanzim terrorists, one of whom was carrying a bag with a powerful explosive device. "If this terrorist had mingled with crowds in Tel Aviv, no one would have suspected him," a soldier told ynet.
The terrorists were identified as Nidal Subhi Abdelhak and Mohammed Ramadan, both residents of Nablus. The arrests were made in Kfar Kassem, an Israeli Arab village northeast of Tel Aviv.
Security forces went on high alert in the Sharon region this morning due to intelligence warnings of an impending terror attack. Roadblocks were set up outside Netanya and Kfar Saba and there was an increased presence of police along the Green Line. The alert came even as Palestinian terror factions held talks in Cairo and were reportedly close to agreeing on terms for a hudna, or temporary Palestinian cease-fire.
Border Police received a report indicating that a Palestinian terrorist was in Kfar Kassem and making his way to central Israel. Security forces launched an extensive manhunt in the village and located the terrorist shortly afterwards.
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