Man Arrested for Allegedly Plotting Terror Attack on Jewish Daycare
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Steven Douanias, 51, was arrested for allegedly planning a terror attack on a Jewish daycare center, with police finding explosives and a Molotov cocktail at his home. He reportedly stated intentions to "blow up the kindergarten" and commented on synagogues burning. The Shin Bet and Israeli police are investigating the incident, which highlights concerns over extremist threats.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Steven Douanias, 51, was arrested for allegedly planning a terror attack on a Jewish daycare.
- Explosive materials and a Molotov cocktail were found at the suspect's residence.
- The suspect allegedly expressed intent to "blow up the kindergarten."
- He also reportedly commented that "not enough synagogues have burned."
- The Shin Bet and Israeli police were involved in the arrest and investigation.
Steven Douanias, 51, was arrested on suspicion of planning a terror attack targeting a Jewish daycare center. Authorities discovered explosive materials and a Molotov cocktail at his residence. The investigation revealed Douanias allegedly expressed intentions to carry out a "murderous terror attack" within the Chabad "gan" (kindergarten).
During questioning, Douanias reportedly made statements such as, "Maybe I'll blow up the kindergarten." He also allegedly commented, "Not enough synagogues have burned," indicating a potential motive rooted in anti-Semitic ideology. The arrest and discovery of the materials were made by the Israeli police and the Shin Bet security agency.
Further investigation is ongoing to determine the full scope of the plot and any potential accomplices. The incident has raised concerns about the security of Jewish educational institutions and the threat of religiously motivated extremism.
