May 24th, 2007

IDF SPOKESPERSON ANNOUNCEMENT

33 members of the Hamas terror organization arrested

In a joint IDF and ISA operation overnight in the region of Judea and
Samaria, IDF forces arrested 33 senior members of the Hamas terror
organization including a minister - and other senior members of the
Palestinian authority and local authorities.

The Hamas members who were arrested were taken for questioning by security
forces.

The Hamas terror organization is currently involved in enhancing the terror
infrastructure in the Judea and Samaria region - based on the model used in
the Gaza Strip. The organization exploits governmental institutions to
encourage and support terrorist activity.