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Last update - 06:37 04/01/2008 PA forces uncover Hamas explosives lab in Nablus By Avi Issacharoff, Haaretz Correspondent Tags: explosives lab, Hamas, Nablus  Palestinian security forces uncovered a Hamas bomb-making laboratory in Nablus a week ago, where 33 kilograms of mercury and other materials used to make bombs were found, Palestinian sources said Thursday. The bombs were to be used against Israel but also against Palestinian Authority targets, the sources said. T Advertisement he hazardous materials were found in a building Palestinian intelligence believed was serving as a Hamas arms cache. Mercury is often used to complete the electrical circuit in bombs - basically an "on" switch for detonation. In recent weeks the Palestinian security forces carried out a broad security operation in Nablus against Hamas networks. Several dozen Hamas activists were arrested, and most were released after they agreed to turn in their weapons and avoid any activities against Israel or the PA. The governor of Nablus, Jamal Muhaisen, said the PA has confiscated 120 weapons held by Hamas, mostly M-16s but also sniper rifles, Uzi submachine guns and others. The head of General Intelligence in the city, Abdullah Kamil, told Haaretz that during the operation his soldiers uncovered "extremely dangerous material." But he declined to give details. Kamil maintains that the PA security forces destroyed the Hamas network in Nablus, saying that they uncovered sleeper groups affiliated with that radical Islamic organization Kamil believes is preparing to overthrow the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank. He also said the PA security services in recent months have foiled dozens of planned attacks against Israeli targets that were initiated in the Hamas network in Nablus. Muhaisen said the PA has managed to strike a blow at Hamas' financial network and has taken over the group's welfare organizations, a common conduit for transferring funds. Related articles: Israel to freeze settlement construction ahead of summit PA Police seize 40 bombs in militant stronghold in Nablus U.S. to give Nablus $1M in aid in pre-summit boost for Abbas Bookmark to del.icio.us   A second visit? Peres invites Bush to visit Israel in May for Independence Day. After Iowa Is there room for both McCain and Giuliani's campaigns?   1.   Fake Report to Bolster Fatah Before Bush Visit 03:43  |  J 04/01/08   2.   lots more cominjg your way izzy 03:44  |  i ain`t lying 04/01/08   3.   lab in nablus 03:51  |  Shmuelshachor 04/01/08   4.   But They Couldn`t Stop their Police from Shooting Hikers? 04:05  |  Mike 04/01/08   5.   Hamas Bombs Stopped. Humanitarian Clickfool & Chris Mourn 04:17  |  Ruth 04/01/08   6.   So what? Israel has nukes. PAL`s have a right to defense. 04:49  |  POP 04/01/08   7.   Found weapons 05:07  |  Marc 04/01/08   8.   Thtat`s great -- How long are the prison terms? 05:54  |  Gina 04/01/08   9.   Why is this an act? Cos the hamas terrorists are NOT complaining 06:18  |  CK Tan 04/01/08   10.   the pa is so full of it , hamas is better 06:21  |  tony 04/01/08   11.   oh dear what will we do? 06:24  |  resistence 04/01/08   12.   I would not be surprised if this were staged for media... 06:26  |  Marwan مروان خوري 04/01/08   13.   I wonder... 06:29  |  Steve 04/01/08   14.   "I aint lying" aka "Muslim" 06:31  |  Steve 04/01/08   15.   Mike - Nowhere Near Hebron 06:39  |  Mark of Lewiston 04/01/08   16.   The usual delusional form Haaretz. 06:45  |  Al 04/01/08   17.   and you believe this propoganda, fools that we are 06:47  |  ralph 04/01/08   18.   I AIN`T LYING 07:07  |  JOJO (USA) 04/01/08   19.   13. pats stevy boy on the head and reminds him 07:28  |  muslim 04/01/08   20.   13. stevy boy? has it occured to you 07:37  |  muslim 04/01/08   21.   The Palestinians will overreach as they often do 07:58  |  Stephen in New York 04/01/08   22.   nablus security forces 08:25  |  security system 04/01/08   23.   Then why is the IDF in Nablus right now and Israeli soldiers 09:21  |  Zev 04/01/08   24.   3 security system from nablus 12:32  |  danny 04/01/08   25.   30 kilos of mercury, makes me dizzy !!!! 12:44  |  Stephen. 04/01/08   26.   ORIGIN OF WEAPONS?? 13:15  |  Iskander 04/01/08   27.   # 2 muslim and warmongering 15:30  |  Lynn 04/01/08   28.   security system...I`m betting on the Pals 15:37  |  Lynn 04/01/08   29.   25 Lynn - So am I 20:51  |  Mark of Lewiston 04/01/08   30.   Mazal tov! Good work! 02:55  |  Murray of Montreal 05/01/08   31.   can`t wait to see those russia supplied armored vehicles 18:51  |  just me 05/01/08

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