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Last update - 18:40 10/04/2008 Security forces uncover large explosives cache in Qalqilyah By Yuval Azoulay, Haaretz Correspondent Tags: Israel, explosives, Hamas  Security forces on Thursday arrested two Hamas militants in the West Bank town of Qalqilyah after uncovering a large weapons cache in the city. Shin Bet and Israel Defense Forces troops involved in the raid said they suspects were responsible for hording the secret cache. The operation was executed following an intelligence tip-off from the Shin Bet. During the raid, forces uncovered two barrels, one containing 100 kilograms of gun powder and the other 100 kilograms of fertilizer to be used for preparing explosives. Advertisement Beside the barrels, forces found electrical switches and wires for rigging chargers and explosive sprays used for intensifying the power of the chargers. Related articles: 2 Palestinians arrested for plot to poison Ramat Gan diners Israeli think tank: Hamas has 20,000 armed men in Gaza Strip Policy at Gaza crossings won't change following terror attack Bookmark to del.icio.us   Banning Beijing boycott Israel's Olympic panel warns against mixing sports and politics. 20,000 strong Study released by Israeli think tank shows Hamas' military buildup in Gaza has peaked.   1.   Barak should increase the request to at least 10,000 more permits 20:43  |  Man deVoshkes 10/04/08   2.   Light a match... 20:53  |  Mike 10/04/08   3.   they were meant to plow/blow and fertilize the arid land! 01:08  |  Akiva P 11/04/08   4.   Whose security forces? 09:31  |  Slibovitz 11/04/08

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