Major Terror Attack Foiled at Jerusalem's Temple Mount; Suspect Arrested
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
Israeli security forces have foiled a major terror attack planned for the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, arresting a 19-year-old from East Jerusalem. The suspect allegedly planned to detonate a bomb at the Lions' Gate and then shoot people at the Temple Mount. He was motivated by content from the October 7th massacre and saw it as a religious duty. The plot was uncovered through a joint police and Shin Bet investigation.
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- A 19-year-old from East Jerusalem was arrested for planning a major terror attack at the Temple Mount.
- The suspect planned to use a bomb at the Lions' Gate and then shoot people at the Temple Mount.
- He was reportedly motivated by content from the October 7th massacre, viewing it as a religious obligation.
- The plot was foiled by a joint investigation involving the Israeli police and the Shin Bet.
- The suspect had been researching explosives, weapons, and examining security measures at the site.
Israeli security forces have thwarted a significant terror attack planned for the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. The suspect, a 19-year-old from East Jerusalem, was arrested after allegedly planning a combined assault at the Lions' Gate and the holy site. The details of the foiled plot were revealed by legal desk reporter Lee Ayish on Wednesday evening.
The investigation, a joint effort by the police and the Shin Bet security agency, uncovered that the suspect intended to place an explosive device at the Lions' Gate before entering the Temple Mount to shoot civilians and police officers. He reportedly decided to carry out the attack after viewing content related to the October 7th Hamas massacre, viewing it as a "religious obligation."
During his preparations, the suspect, who resides in Beit Hanina, was observed weekly examining security cameras and troop deployments en route to Friday prayers. He also downloaded instructions for making explosives and searched the dark web for weapons dealers. In the two months prior to his September arrest, he began training in martial arts in Issawiya, aiming to be able to fight unarmed if his plan encountered issues.
His intentions were revealed by associates. One acquaintance reported the suspect expressed a desire to "die with his hands" and spoke of needing explosive belts. Another associate testified that the suspect had asked him to help manufacture explosives.
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