N12 journalist Tomer Almagor reports that the 38-year-old suspect arrested at Trump National Golf Course was allegedly documenting security arrangements and planning another assassination attempt against President Donald Trump. The suspect was taken into custody armed, according to the report.
The Zioneer reported earlier this morning (06:50) that an armed suspect, 38, was arrested at Trump National Golf Course after allegedly monitoring security preparations ahead of the president's visit, according to Israeli journalist Ariel Kahana. A new report from N12's Tomer Almagor adds that the suspect was documenting security arrangements on site and was taken into custody armed, describing the incident as a planned assassination attempt.
The arrest follows weeks of elevated security for President Trump, with The Zioneer reporting on Western intelligence intercepts indicating Iranian officials viewed a potential assassination as 'an opportunity not to be repeated'. US officials had previously warned of specific Iranian-backed plots, leading to unprecedented security measures.
The suspect's identity has not been officially released. The investigation is ongoing.
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