Shin Bet Arrests Negev Terror Cell Planning 'Battalion'
Summarized from Ynetnews by baba
Israel's Shin Bet security agency announced the arrest of a terror cell in the Negev planning to form a "terror battalion" modeled after West Bank groups. Since early 2026, 72 Negev residents, including 67 Israeli citizens, have been detained for suspected security offenses. Five suspects arrested in May and June 2026 allegedly planned attacks and were inspired by Palestinian affiliations.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Shin Bet arrested a Negev terror cell planning to establish a "terror battalion" inspired by West Bank groups.
- Since early 2026, 72 Negev residents have been arrested for suspected security offenses.
- Sixty-seven of those arrested are Israeli citizens.
- Five suspects were detained in May and June 2026.
- The cell allegedly planned attacks and was motivated by Palestinian affiliation.
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