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Arab Firefighter Arrested for Alleged Hamas and Iran Terror Plot

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Israeli security forces arrested a 19-year-old Arab firefighter from Kafr Qassem on suspicion of planning terror attacks, allegedly contacting Hamas and Iranian agents, and identifying sensitive targets. An indictment is expected to be filed against him.

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Arab firefighter arrested for alleged terror plot involving Hamas and Iran.
Suspect allegedly identified sensitive Israeli targets using firefighter access.
Radicalization intensified after Gaza war outbreak, investigation found.
Suspect reportedly obtained bomb-making instructions and tried to recruit others.
Indictment expected after month-long interrogation and search of home.

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The suspect contacted Hamas and Iranian agents, sought to form a terror cell and identified a sensitive target.per Shin Bet and police
The suspect exploited the high level of accessibility and knowledge obtained as a firefighter to strategic sites in central Israel.per Investigation
The suspect obtained combat manuals, downloaded instructions on constructing bombs from various materials, and even actively attempted to create explosives.per Investigation

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