Israeli Forces Arrest Alleged Hamas Operative Working as Taxi Driver in Bethlehem
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Israeli police, the IDF, and the Shin Bet arrested a 48-year-old Bethlehem resident on October 19th, suspecting him of rebuilding Palestinian Islamic Jihad infrastructure and preparing attacks. The suspect, who worked as a taxi driver, was apprehended by security forces who had been monitoring his vehicle. He has been handed over to the Shin Bet for questioning.
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- A 48-year-old Bethlehem resident was arrested on October 19th for alleged Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror activities.
- Israeli police, IDF, and Shin Bet conducted the joint operation in Bethlehem.
- The suspect reportedly worked as a taxi driver and was involved in rebuilding terror infrastructure.
- He is accused of preparing attacks under foreign direction and transferring funds for terrorism.
- Security forces monitored the suspect's taxi before making the daytime arrest.
- The detainee was transferred to the Shin Bet for interrogation.
Israeli police, the IDF, and the Shin Bet security agency jointly apprehended a 48-year-old Bethlehem resident on Monday, October 19th, on suspicion of involvement in terrorist activities with the Palestinian Islamic Jihad. According to a joint statement from the security forces, the suspect, who also worked as a taxi driver, was recently engaged in rebuilding the organization's infrastructure, preparing attacks under foreign direction, and transferring funds for terrorism. The operation was carried out by the "Yiftah" unit (Lahav 433) with the participation of the Etzion Brigade and the Shin Bet. Security forces had been monitoring the suspect's taxi and apprehended him during the day as he arrived at his destination. The detainee has been transferred to the Shin Bet for interrogation.
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