Israel's Shin Bet Arrests 72 from Negev and Southern Regions in 2026
Translated & summarized from Al-Shams by baba
Israel's Shin Bet security agency has arrested 72 people from the Negev and southern Israel since the start of 2026 for suspected security offenses. Among them are 67 Israeli citizens, with charges filed against about 50. Cases include thwarted plots by young men from Shaqib al-Salam to form a cell and attack targets in Beersheba and their town. Another arrest involved a suspect planning an attack at a Beersheba nightclub and communicating with ISIS.
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- Shin Bet arrested 72 individuals from southern Israel and the Negev since early 2026.
- Sixty-seven of those arrested are Israeli citizens, with indictments against about 50.
- Five young men from Shaqib al-Salam were arrested for planning attacks on police and bus stations.
- One suspect from Shaqib al-Salam was arrested for planning a nightclub attack and ISIS contact.
- Suspects allegedly studied bomb-making and one minor supported the Islamic State.
Israel's General, the Shin Bet, announced the arrest of 72 individuals from the Negev and southern regions since the beginning of 2026. These arrests are in connection with investigations into suspected security-related activities. Of those detained, 67 are Israeli citizens, and indictments have been filed against approximately 50.
One case involved the apprehension of five young men from the Bedouin town of Shaqib al-Salam in May and June. They are suspected of planning to form a military cell and carry out attacks, including targeting the local police station and the central bus station in Beersheba. According to the Shin Bet, their preparations included learning to manufacture explosive devices. One suspect, a minor, was also accused of supporting the Islamic State and planning a stabbing attack.
In a separate incident, Abdullah Jarjawi from Shaqib al-Salam was arrested in July on suspicion of incitement and planning an attack at the "Forum" nightclub in Beersheba. He was also suspected of communicating with Islamic State operatives. The Shin Bet stated that its operations, in cooperation with the police, successfully thwarted these plots before they could be executed, and confirmed that indictments have been filed against those involved.
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