IDF jeep near Kissufim (archives)
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Hamas detains man who set off bomb near IDF patrol
Al-Tawhid Brigades operative arrested for detonating explosive device near Kissufim crossing. Source: Hamas extremely interested in preserving ceasefire
Hamas' efforts to preserve the ceasefire with Israel are continuing: Palestinian sources in Gaza told Ynet that a Hamas security force arrested last Thursday a man belonging to the newly-established Islamist organization Al-Tawhid Brigades.
The arrest was made after Al-Tawhid Brigades detonated an explosive device near an IDF jeep in the Kissufim crossing area. No injuries were reported in the incident, but the security fence separating Gaza and Israel was severely damaged.
A Palestinian source told Ynet that Hamas' security forces launched an investigation shortly after the failed attack to track the perpetrator down. The investigation led the forces to a resident of central Gaza, who is suspected of carrying out the attack.
The suspect was incarcerated at the Al-Mashtal Prison, which was used by Palestinian Intelligence prior to Hamas' violent takeover of the Strip in June 2007.
"Hamas is extremely interested in preserving the truce, and the arrest of the Al-Tawhid Brigades is proof of that," claimed the source.
Meanwhile, Palestinian sources said the investigation into Sunday's Qassam rocket attack on Sderot is continuing.
Earlier Monday, a Hamas operative was killed during an attempt to arrest Jamil Durmush, who is suspected of killing civilians in Gaza and carrying out a series of attacks against Hamas operatives.
Durmush shot the Hamas operative dead.
Hanan Greenberg contributed to the report
