Israeli forces detain 12 Palestinians suspected of Route 443 attacks

Twelve Palestinians suspected of firebombing and stoning Israeli vehicles on Route 443 on six occasions were detained recently in a joint operation by the Israeli security forces, the Shin Bet internal security service announced Thursday. All of the suspects are residents of the village of Beit Ur al-Tahta west of Ramallah. Indictments have been issued for some of the suspects, with the rest to be issued soon by a military court.