Israeli counterterrorism forces arrested several Palestinian suspects Saturday who, according to security officials, were planning an imminent attack.
Bartaa straddles the Green Line: its western section lies within sovereign Israeli territory and is home to Israeli citizens, while its eastern part is located in the West Bank and populated by Palestinian Authority residents.
The arrests were made by the joint Shin Bet-Yamam rapid response "Tequila" team, operating on intelligence indicating the suspects intended to carry out an attack within days.
Shortly after the initial raid, Duvdevan unit commandos and Menashe Brigade troops arrested a third suspect at another location in the West Bank. The troops operated undercover, stormed the suspect's home and took him into custody without incident.
No injuries were reported among Israeli forces in either operation. The suspects were transferred to Shin Bet custody for further investigation.
