Two-Year Terror Plot Foiled in Jerusalem; Suspect Arrested
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Israeli security forces thwarted a major terror attack planned for Jerusalem by a 19-year-old Beit Hanina resident. The suspect, who prepared for two years, intended to detonate a bomb at the Lions' Gate, enter the Temple Mount, and shoot civilians and police. He confessed to the plot, inspired by the October 7th events, and has been indicted.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- A 19-year-old Beit Hanina resident was arrested for planning a major terror attack in Jerusalem.
- The suspect planned to detonate a bomb, enter the Temple Mount, and shoot civilians and police.
- The terror plot was in preparation for approximately two years.
- The suspect was reportedly inspired by the October 7th massacre.
- A severe indictment has been filed against the suspect.
- The Shin Bet and police collaborated to thwart the attack.
Israeli security forces have thwarted a large-scale terror attack planned for Jerusalem over the past two years. The Shin Bet and police arrested a 19-year-old resident of Beit Hanina on suspicion of planning a combined assault targeting civilians and security forces.
According to the investigation, the suspect intended to detonate a bomb at the Lions' Gate, then enter the Temple Mount (Har HaBayit) and open fire on Jewish civilians and police officers. His goal was to inflict as many casualties as possible before escaping.
During his preparations, the suspect reportedly scouted security camera locations and the deployment of security forces on his way to Friday prayers. He also searched for weapons on the dark web and recently trained in martial arts to enable him to attack with his bare hands if his primary plan failed.
During interrogation, the suspect confessed to planning the attack, stating he was motivated by footage and content from the October 7th massacre. Information provided by his acquaintances also implicated him. A severe indictment has been filed against him following the Shin Bet and police investigation, which uncovered the details of his preparations and intentions.
