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Shin Bet Thwarts ISIS-Inspired Attack on IDF Soldiers in Jerusalem

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AlarabSecurity

Security Forces Foil ISIS-Inspired Attack Plot in Jerusalem, Arrest Suspect

Translated & summarized from Alarab by baba

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Arabic · Sole source

Israeli security forces arrested a man from Umm al-Fahm for allegedly pledging allegiance to ISIS and planning an attack in Jerusalem's Old City. The joint operation thwarted a plot targeting soldiers and police. The suspect was apprehended before the attack could be carried out and is undergoing investigation.

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  • A man from Umm al-Fahm was arrested for allegedly pledging allegiance to ISIS and planning an attack in Jerusalem.
  • Israeli security forces thwarted a plot targeting army and police personnel in Jerusalem.
  • The suspect had planned a surprise offensive in the vicinity of Jerusalem's Old City.
  • The arrest was a result of joint intelligence and operational efforts.
  • The suspect is undergoing further legal proceedings.

Israeli security forces have apprehended a young man from Umm al-Fahm who allegedly pledged allegiance to the Islamic State (ISIS) and was planning an attack in Jerusalem's Old City. The arrest was the result of a joint intelligence and operational effort that thwarted a plot targeting army and police personnel in the capital.

According to a joint statement from the General and the Coastal District's Central Unit of the police, investigations led to the suspect's detention. Authorities reported that the individual had formally sworn allegiance to ISIS. Security investigations revealed that the suspect had planned a surprise offensive aimed at soldiers and security forces in the vicinity of Jerusalem's Old City.

Security sources emphasized that rapid coordination among units allowed for the tracking of individuals influenced by extremist ideology and the timely arrest of the suspect before the plan could be executed. The individual has been transferred to specialized investigation facilities for further legal proceedings.

AlarabArab · Nazareth

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