Israeli security forces announced they have foiled a significant terror infrastructure established by two Hamas-affiliated operatives, which recruited military terror cells across Judea and Samaria. Over 30 operatives from Jerusalem and Judea and Samaria were arrested. The cells planned attacks including a restaurant in Modiin, where one of the cell leaders worked, and an attack on security forces in the village of Azaria near Jerusalem. Weapons intended for the attacks were seized during the investigation.
Israeli security forces announced Tuesday evening that they have foiled a major terror infrastructure established by two Hamas-affiliated operatives. The network operated across Jerusalem and Judea and Samaria, recruiting military cells to carry out attacks against Israeli civilians and security personnel. Over 30 operatives were arrested, and weapons intended for the planned attacks were seized during the investigation.
Specific targets identified include a restaurant in Modiin, where one of the cell leaders was employed, and an attack on security forces in the village of Azaria near Jerusalem.
The announcement follows the filing of indictments against five key suspects in the network earlier today, as The Zioneer reported. The suspects include two Jerusalem residents affiliated with the Hamas-linked Shabab al-Aqsa group. Security forces continue to investigate the network's connections and additional cells.
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