Israel's security agencies announced Tuesday that indictments have been filed against five suspects arrested in a counter-terror operation in Jerusalem and Judea and Samaria, for planning attacks. Two of those indicted hold Israeli citizenship (blue ID cards), according to the agencies. The operation, which resulted in over 30 arrests, targeted a Hamas-affiliated terror infrastructure, the agencies stated.
The new development: indictments have been filed against five of the suspects arrested in the recent counter-terror sweep in Jerusalem and Judea and Samaria, with two of the indicted holding Israeli citizenship (blue ID cards). As The Zioneer reported at 18:23, the broader operation netted more than 30 operatives and foiled a Hamas-affiliated terror network that had been planning attacks, including on a restaurant in Modiin and on security forces near the village of Azaria. The indictments underscore the threat posed by Israeli citizens recruited by terrorist cells. This operation is part of a sustained Israeli effort to disrupt Hamas infrastructure in the Jerusalem area, following the revelation by the Shin Bet last month of a Turkey-based command directing West Bank attacks. The investigation continues, and further arrests are possible.
2 developments
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- DevelopingFive suspects to stand trial in Cyprus for Hamas-linked plot against Israeli targets
- DevelopingIDF weekly ops: over 1 km of Gaza tunnels destroyed, 60 suspects arrested in Judea and Samaria
- StrongIDF provides additional details on overnight sweep: 5 arrested in Hebron after gunfire, 4 Hamas suspects in Tulkarm
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