Terror Cell of 15-Year-Olds Planning Attacks Foiled Near Hebron
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
Israeli security forces arrested five 15-year-old Palestinians near Hebron, who allegedly formed a terror cell called the "Seir Brigades" and planned attacks. The arrests followed intelligence about the group's organization and suspected activities including firebombings and stone-throwing. In separate incidents, weapons were seized in Beit Aula and a suspect arrested for attempting to run over police officers near Kiryat Malachi.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Five 15-year-old Palestinians arrested near Hebron for alleged terror cell activities.
- The group, named "Seir Brigades," is suspected of attacking Israeli vehicles and communities.
- Weapons and ammunition seized in a separate raid in the village of Beit Aula.
- A suspect arrested for attempting to run over police officers in a stolen vehicle.
- Suspects face interrogation and potential extended detention.
Israeli security forces arrested five Palestinian teenagers, all 15 years old, near Hebron on Wednesday, thwarting a terror cell they allegedly established called the "Seir Brigades." The group is suspected of carrying out attacks against Israeli vehicles and Jewish communities in the area. The arrests were the result of a joint operation by the "Yehuda Arrow" unit of the Judea and Samaria District, the Shin Bet security agency, and soldiers from the Etzion Brigade.
The investigation began after intelligence indicated that youths from the village had organized as an illegal military force. The cell members are accused of inciting violence, throwing firebombs, and hurling stones at vehicles, roads, and settlements. They are also suspected of tearing down Israeli flags and setting brush fires near Jewish communities in an attempt to spread flames.
The five suspects were transferred for interrogation by the "Yehuda Arrow" unit and the Hebron police station, with authorities expected to seek their extended detention. In a separate operation on Wednesday morning, the "Yehuda Arrow" unit seized weapons and ammunition from a home in the village of Beit Aula. During the search, a "Star" Egyptian pistol, a "Glock" pistol, dozens of 9mm bullets, fireworks, and tens of thousands of shekels were confiscated. A local resident in his 60s was arrested and taken for questioning.
In yet another incident, a Palestinian man suspected of attempting to run over police officers last weekend was arrested at the Lakish crossing in Tarqumiya. The suspect was reportedly fleeing in a stolen vehicle near Kiryat Malachi when he breached several checkpoints, rammed police cars, and drove over spike strips. He escaped on foot toward a nearby village but was apprehended following intelligence operations by the "Yehuda Arrow" unit. He was transferred to the Etzion police station for interrogation and is expected to appear in court for a remand hearing.
