Israel's internal security service (Shin Bet) and the IDF released details Sunday of dozens of foiled attacks in Judea and Samaria directed by senior Hamas operatives operating from Turkey. The exposed network, run by the organization's 'West Bank Headquarters,' recruited operatives, transferred funds and weapons, and coordinated attacks. Five key operatives were named, including Ayman Sharawneh, Muhammad Mallah, Majed Ja'ba, Waleed Abu Nassar, and Salam Ya'ish, all operating from Turkish soil.
The Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) and the IDF have declassified a major counterterrorism operation, revealing a Hamas infrastructure operating from Turkey that directed dozens of attacks against Israeli targets in Judea and Samaria over the past year.
The network is controlled by Hamas's 'West Bank Headquarters,' currently headed by Zaher Jabarin, with Iman Abu Khalil serving as head of its military wing. According to the security agencies, the operatives in Turkey recruited activists, funneled funds and weapons into the West Bank, and orchestrated attacks — all while operating freely on Turkish soil.
Five key Hamas operatives were named: - Ayman Sharawneh: recruited operatives and advanced terror activity from Turkey - Muhammad Mallah: originally from the Tulkarm area, splits time between Turkey and Qatar; helped transfer terror funds - Majed Ja'ba: facilitated the smuggling of the weapon used in the November 2023 attack at the Tunnel Checkpoint - Waleed Abu Nassar: funded a terror infrastructure in Bethlehem from Turkey - Salam Ya'ish: recruited operatives to carry out attacks
The security agencies stated that the thwarted attacks were numerous and included significant plots. They emphasized the seriousness of any contact with terror operatives and funding channels originating from Turkey. This disclosure marks a rare public exposure of a Hamas command-and-financing hub operating from a NATO member state.
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