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Joint IDF and ISA announcement: Hamas terrorist cell dismantled and a rocket located during a counterterrorism operation in the area of Akraba in Judea and Samaria This morning (Sunday), the ISA, IDF and Yamam forces completed a counter-terrorism operation in the Akraba area. During the operation, security forces apprehended a Hamas terrorist cell consisting of ten terrorists who had been working to advance terrorist attacks against Israeli civilians. During the operation, a rocket without a launcher was located and immediately dismantled. In addition, following questioning, one of the terrorists revealed the location of a weapons cache containing an M16 rifle and a large quantity of explosives intended for the production of explosive devices. The weapons and explosives were also immediately dismantled at the scene. The security forces will continue to operate proactively and offensively to thwart terrorism throughout Judea and Samaria, in order to safeguard the security of residents in the area and Israeli civilians.