Hamas-linked Arab-Israeli Cell Plotting Terror Attacks Busted, 13 Arrested
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by i24 News
A Palestinian boy wearing the headband of Hamas’ armed wing The Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades in Gaza City on May 15, 2022. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem
i24 News – Israeli security forces on Sunday announced a terrorist cell comprising 13 Arabs from northern Israel were charged with planning attacks on behalf of Hamas. The intricate surveillance operation that led to the arrest was conducted by the Shin Bet security agency.
According to the indictment, one of the suspects maintained contact with Hamas terrorists in Gaza, who advised him on how to manufacture explosives and recruit additional members.
The suspects obtained guns from West Bank-based terrorists, storing a cache of weapons.
