Posted on 12/27/2003 10:15:57 AM PST by yonif
[With movie] Illicit Weaponry Seized by the IDF IDF Spokesperson 23 December 2003
Over the weekend, IDF forces arrested 22 Hamas operatives who took part in terrorist activities, including the murder of five Israeli civilians north of Ramallah and the murder of five IDF soldiers in the following locations: Ain Yabrud, Sudra, Dura al Kara.
Eleven rifles and pistols, as well as ammunition, were found in the possession of the operatives.
It should also be noted that IDF forces found three rifles belonging to the IDF soldiers killed by terrorist gunfire in Ain Yabrud.
Rifles belonging to the three IDF soldiers killed by terrorist gunfire in Ain Yabrud on Oct. 19, 2003, and an additional rifle of an IDF soldier killed in Ain Yabrud.
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[With movie] IDF Discovers 800 Meter-Long Tunnel for Smuggling Weapons IDF Spokesperson 24 December 2003
As part of an ongoing effort to detect tunnels for smuggling, IDF forces operated along the Israel-Egypt border, in the Rafah area. During the operation, IDF forces searched a number of buildings suspected of concealing weapon smuggling tunnels and discovered a tunnel 800 meters in length dug to a depth of 17 meters.
The tunnel was safely destroyed by IDF sappers.
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During the above-mentioned operation, an exchange of fire occured between IDF forces and armed terrorists. IDF forces returned fire, and identified strikes among terrorists carrying firearms and explosives.
Terrorists also detonated numerous explosives against IDF forces, fired more than 15 anti-tank missiles and hurled dozens of grenades.
IDF forces exited the Rafah area upon conclusion of the operation.
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