i24NEWS reports new details on the arrest of dozens of Hamas operatives in Gaza: the operatives, including women, were attempting to infiltrate the Abu Shabab militia and assassinate its leaders. The detainees are being interrogated by Shin Bet pending a decision on indictment.
Earlier today, The Zioneer reported that Israel is holding dozens of Hamas operatives who attempted to embed themselves in militias allied with Israel in Gaza. The initial report, citing i24NEWS, noted the operatives were caught before they could carry out their mission.
i24NEWS now provides further details: the operatives, including women, were specifically targeting the Abu Shabab militia. The operatives aimed to assassinate the militia's leaders. The Shin Bet is interrogating the detainees, and a decision on prosecution is pending.
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