The IDF\'s anti-terrorism offensives took place in three sectors today. Arutz-7\'s Kobi Finkler reports that the main thrust, in Kalkilye, began at 2 AM this morning when two Apache helicopter rockets knocked out most of the city\'s electricity supply. Some 50 tanks and armored personnel carriers were then deployed in and around the town to prevent wanted terrorists from escaping, and the IDF took over large parts of the city. Soldiers then began house-to-house searches for arms, explosives, and wanted suspects, including those who escaped from other areas lately overtaken by the army. The army placed a curfew around the city, which will remain in effect for at least the next three days.
The army also operated today in Beit Jala and Dehaishe, where it blew up three buildings housing explosives labs and detained hundreds of suspects. Seven hundred men were arrested, and they are currently being interrogated. A similar action in Tul Karem over the weekend produced much information as well as 100-200 rifles. The army\'s third front was in Gaza, where the army took over terrorist strongholds and searched for Kassam rocket production plants. Five Palestinians have been killed in the battles since last night.
The army also operated today in Beit Jala and Dehaishe, where it blew up three buildings housing explosives labs and detained hundreds of suspects. Seven hundred men were arrested, and they are currently being interrogated. A similar action in Tul Karem over the weekend produced much information as well as 100-200 rifles. The army\'s third front was in Gaza, where the army took over terrorist strongholds and searched for Kassam rocket production plants. Five Palestinians have been killed in the battles since last night.