Shin Bet Uncovers Terror Cell Planning Negev 'Battalion' Inspired by West Bank Groups
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
The Shin Bet has arrested 72 residents of southern Israel since early 2026 for security offenses, including 67 Israeli citizens. Five suspects arrested in May and June 2026 were planning to establish a terror battalion in the Negev, inspired by West Bank groups. The cell intended to carry out various attacks.
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- Shin Bet arrested 72 Negev residents since early 2026 for security offenses.
- 67 of those arrested are Israeli citizens suspected of endangering national security.
- Five suspects arrested in May-June 2026 planned to form a terror battalion.
- The cell was inspired by terror groups operating in the West Bank.
- The suspects intended to carry out various terror attacks.
The Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) has revealed new data indicating that since the beginning of 2026, 72 residents of the Negev and Southern Israel have been arrested for security offenses. Of these, 67 are Israeli citizens holding blue identity cards, suspected of activities that endanger national security, including intentions to advance terror operations.
In May and June 2026, five suspects, all Israeli citizens from the region, were apprehended by the Shin Bet for investigation. This cell reportedly planned to establish a military battalion, drawing inspiration from terror groups operating in the West Bank (Judea and Samaria) and expressing Palestinian solidarity. The group's members allegedly intended to carry out various types of attacks.
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