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Five Palestinian teens arrested over suspected formation of West Bank terror cell

According to police, the group organized as an illegal military force whose members threw Molotov cocktails and stones at Israeli vehicles, roads, and settlement locations in the area.

Five Palestinian teenagers from the West Bank village of Sa'ir have been arrested on suspicion of forming a terror cell known as the Sa'ir Brigades. The group is accused of attacking Israeli vehicles and communities, setting fires in wooded areas, and inciting violence. The investigation began after intelligence was gathered about the youths, leading to a joint operation by Israel Police and the Shin Bet.

Police seized weapons and cash during the raids, and one suspect was arrested for attempting to run over police officers.

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