TWO EXPLOSIVE DEVICES UNCOVERED NEAR RAMALLAH

IDF Spokesperson 3.12.09; 16:23

On Thursday (Dec 3.), two I.E.D's, weighing five and three kilograms
respectively, were uncovered by an IDF force a short while ago on a patrol
route near Bet El, North of Ramallah. Both I.E.D's were detonated in a
controlled manner by sappers. IDF soldiers were searching the area for more
information.

During the night, IDF forces arrested 15 wanted Palestinians in the Judea
and Samaria region. Additionally a force from the Kfir Brigade unveiled an
improvised rifle in the belongings of a Palestinian in a checkpoint near the
Gush Etzion junction. The rifle was confiscated and the man was taken by the
Israeli Police for further investigations.