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Firefighter Volunteer Arrested for Alleged Bombing Plot in Central Israel

By Roy Rubinstein

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A 19-year-old Israeli fire service volunteer, Mustafa Issa from Kafr Qasim, has been arrested on suspicion of planning a bombing attack in central Israel. Investigators found tactical gear and bomb-making materials, and an indictment is expected soon.

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A 19-year-old fire service volunteer was arrested for allegedly planning a bombing.
Tactical gear, airsoft weapons, and bomb-making materials were seized.
The suspect is reportedly influenced by past Israeli-Hamas conflicts.
An indictment is expected soon for the Kafr Qasim resident.
Shin Bet and police are investigating the threat to state security.

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Issa was strongly influenced by the May 2021 violence surrounding Operation Guardian of the Walls and the October 7, 2023 Hamas massacre in southern Israel.per Authorities
Issa had looked for combat manuals and downloaded and saved guides on manufacturing explosive devices.per Investigators
Issa was suspected of attempting to build explosive devices from various materials and of discussing those efforts with other people.per Investigators

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