Arab terrorists are increasing efforts to smuggle into Judea and Samaria dangerous materials, many of which can be used for manufacturing rockets and other weapons, according to IDF spokesmen. Security forces have thwarted 14 attempts in the past several days to smuggle the substance in containers of merchandise hidden in five trucks.

Authorities have detected more that 1,600 attempts to transfer prohibited material, and police are investigating nine different incidents. The United States has insisted that Israel remove dozens of checkpoints in Judea and Samaria.