Palestinians seeking cancer treatment in Israel 'carried explosives'

Two Palestinian women travelling to Israel from Gaza so that one of them could receive treatment for cancer have been arrested for allegedly carrying bomb-making materials.

The pair, who are sisters, had tubes labelled “medical materials” which contained the explosives, according to the Shin Bet security service.

They were stopped at the Erez crossing between Israel and the Gaza Strip.

The two women, who had been allowed to enter Israel so that one could receive potentially life-saving treatment, are being held for questioning.