Shin Bet Chief Warns of Terror Battalions Near Beersheba and Dimona
Summarized from Ynetnews by baba
Shin Bet chief David Zini warned of military-style terrorist battalions forming in the Negev's Bedouin communities, with troubling ties to Hamas. The warning comes amid rising crime and weapon smuggling into Israel, with prices for illegal arms plummeting. These weapons are increasingly used in terrorist attacks, and the Shin Bet is involved in investigating the phenomenon. The situation highlights ongoing security concerns in southern Israel, with recent incidents of gunfire reported in Rahat.
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- Shin Bet chief David Zini warned of military-style terrorist battalions forming in Negev Bedouin communities.
- These groups have troubling ties to Hamas, partly due to intermarriage with West Bank and Gaza residents.
- Illegal weapons are flooding Israel, with prices dropping significantly and powerful arms being smuggled.
- Smuggled handguns have been used in terrorist attacks, prompting Shin Bet involvement.
- National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's pledge to restore order in the south has not curbed rising crime.
- Gunfire interrupted a political visit in Rahat, highlighting ongoing security failures.
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