Israeli Forces Arrest Islamic Jihad Operative in Bethlehem
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
Israeli forces arrested a wanted Islamic Jihad operative, described as a taxi driver involved in rebuilding the group's infrastructure and transferring terror funds, in Bethlehem on Monday. The operation was conducted in daylight by the Gideonim unit of Lahav 433, in coordination with the IDF and Shin Bet. The suspect was taken for Shin Bet interrogation.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israeli forces arrested a wanted Islamic Jihad operative in Bethlehem on Monday.
- The operative, a 48-year-old taxi driver, was involved in rebuilding the group's infrastructure.
- He was also reportedly involved in transferring terror funds, according to a joint statement.
- The operation was conducted in daylight by the Gideonim unit of Lahav 433.
- The arrest was a result of intelligence gathered by the Shin Bet and IDF.
Israeli forces, specifically the Gideonim unit of Lahav 433, apprehended a wanted Islamic Jihad operative in Bethlehem on Monday. The suspect, approximately 48 years old and employed as a taxi driver, was reportedly involved in rebuilding the organization's infrastructure and transferring terror funds, according to a joint statement from the police, IDF, and Shin Bet.
The operation was led by the Etzion regional brigade in cooperation with the Shin Bet, following precise intelligence regarding the suspect's activities. The arrest took place in broad daylight, with surveillance forces and ground troops tracking the suspect's taxi. Upon reaching the planned arrest location, undercover and tactical forces surrounded the vehicle. The suspect was taken into custody within seconds and subsequently transferred to Shin Bet for interrogation.
