Shin Bet Uncovers Terror Plot Targeting Negev Residents
Translated & summarized from Channel 13 by baba
The Shin Bet has exposed a rise in terror activity among Negev residents, arresting 72 suspects since early 2026, including 67 Israeli citizens. Key plots included establishing a military terror infrastructure in Segev Shalom and planning an attack on the "Forum" club in Beersheba. Five young men were arrested for forming a local terror cell, and Abdallah Jarjoui was arrested for inciting terror and planning the Beersheba attack. Indictments have been filed against all involved.
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- Shin Bet arrested 72 suspects for terror activity in the Negev since early 2026.
- A terror cell in Segev Shalom planned attacks inspired by Palestinian groups and ISIS.
- An attack targeting the "Forum" club in Beersheba was thwarted.
- Five young Israeli citizens were arrested for establishing a local military terror infrastructure.
- Abdallah Jarjoui was arrested for inciting terror and planning the Beersheba attack.
The Shin Bet revealed on Thursday a significant increase in terror activity among Negev and Southern residents, reporting the arrest of 72 suspects since the start of 2026. Of these, 67 are Israeli citizens with blue identity cards, suspected of involvement in terror activities, planning attacks, and smuggling weapons across borders. Approximately 50 of those arrested have been indicted so far.
Among the key cases exposed is the establishment of a military terror infrastructure in the town of Segev Shalom, inspired by Palestinian battalions in the West Bank. Additionally, a planned attack on the "Forum" club in Beersheba, inspired by ISIS, was thwarted. According to the Shin Bet, five young Israeli citizens from Segev Shalom were arrested in May and June 2026 on suspicion of forming a local military infrastructure with Palestinian ties. The cell leader allegedly worked for a long time to establish this military battalion, inspired by West Bank terror groups, and incited against Israel on social media.
Members of this cell agreed to join the battalion and advance various attacks, including a shooting at the Segev Shalom police station and attacks at the Beersheba central bus station. One suspect watched videos on bomb-making, another planned to be the cell's engineer for creating explosives against security forces. A third, younger suspect, also planned an independent attack using an explosive device after his detention period ended, having expressed support for ISIS and planned a stabbing attack in its name.
In a separate case investigated in July 2026, Abdallah Jarjoui, a resident of Segev Shalom, was arrested. His investigation revealed he incited terrorism, identified with Hamas and ISIS, and was in contact with ISIS operatives abroad with the intention of joining combat zones. Jarjoui also planned a high-profile attack at the "Forum" club in Beersheba.
Serious indictments for severe terror offenses have recently been filed against all those involved in these cases at the Beersheba District Court.
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