December 29th, 2007

IDF SPOKESPERSONS ANNOUNCEMENT
6.5 Tons of Potassium Nitrate Used for Terror Discovered in Sugar Bags
Marked as EU Assistance

Now released for publication: In a joint IDF and ISA operation several weeks
ago, a truck was caught at one of the crossing points in Judea and Samaria
carrying approximately 6.5 tons of Potassium Nitrate. The Potassium Nitrate
was disguised in sugar bags, and was intended for use by terrorists in the
Gaza Strip.

Potassium Nitrate is a banned substance in the Gaza Strip and the Judea and
Samaria region due to its use by terrorists for the manufacturing of
explosives and Qassam rockets.

The terror organizations disguised the Potassium Nitrate in sugar bags that
were marked as being part of the humanitarian aid provided by the European
Union. This is another example of how the terror organizations exploit the
humanitarian aid that is delivered to the Palestinian population in the Gaza
Strip with Israel's approval.