Israeli army says it arrested several Palestinians in West Bank's Surif
The army accused the individuals of throwing stones and setting vehicles alight near the illegal Israeli settlement of Bat Ayin, saying that it subsequently "began a counterterrorism operation" and "apprehended two individuals suspected of involvement in the attack and conducted searches at dozens of sites in the area".
"Following the incident, an inquiry was opened by the Israel Police. Efforts to locate additional terrorists and secure the area are ongoing," it added.
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