Dozens of Negev Residents Indicted for Plotting Terror Against Israel
Translated & summarized from Abu Ali Express by baba
Since the start of 2026, Israel's Shin Bet has detained 72 Negev and Southern residents, 67 of whom are Israeli citizens, for security offenses including terror plots and arms smuggling. Approximately 50 have been indicted, with five arrested for forming a military cell in Segev Shalom. A senior Shin Bet official noted the threat from these Israeli citizen cells aiming to perpetrate attacks.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Shin Bet detained 72 Negev and Southern residents since early 2026 for security offenses.
- 67 of the detainees are Israeli citizens suspected of terror plots and arms smuggling.
- Around 50 individuals have been indicted for their alleged involvement.
- Five Negev residents were arrested for establishing a military cell in Segev Shalom.
- The cell was reportedly inspired by Palestinian battalions in the West Bank.
- Shin Bet and police thwarted terror activities by these Israeli citizen cells.
The Shin Bet security agency announced that since the beginning of 2026, 72 residents of the Negev and Southern Israel have been detained for questioning. Of these, 67 are Israeli citizens with "blue ID" cards, suspected of security-related activities that endanger the state. These include suspicions of intent to advance terror activities and arms smuggling across borders.
Indictments have been filed against approximately 50 of the detainees. Specifically, five residents of the Negev were arrested on suspicion of establishing a military cell in Segev Shalom, inspired by Palestinian battalions in the West Bank.
A senior Shin Bet official stated that these investigations, along with other arrests, highlight the security risk posed by the formation of cells composed of Israeli citizens, some semi-military in nature. These cells aim to carry out terror attacks within Israel, but their activities were thwarted by the Shin Bet and the Israel Police.
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