The cells intended to carry out attacks against Jews and Israeli security personnel, authorities said. Weapons allegedly intended for attacks, along with other combat equipment, were seized.

During questioning, one of the terrorists revealed the location of a weapons cache, containing an M16 rifle and a large quantity of explosives.

Over 30 Palestinian suspects detained; 5 Jerusalemites charged with slew of security offenses; IDF says troops killed Palestinian who attacked them during attempt to question him