Jerusalem Terror Plot Foiled, Teenager Arrested
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Israeli security forces arrested a 19-year-old in Jerusalem for allegedly planning a large-scale terror attack involving a bomb near the Old City's Lions' Gate and a subsequent shooting on the Temple Mount. The suspect reportedly spent two years preparing, gathering intelligence, and seeking weapons, influenced by the October 7th attacks. An indictment has been filed.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A 19-year-old from Jerusalem was arrested for planning a terror attack near the Lions' Gate.
- The suspect allegedly intended to detonate a bomb and then shoot people on the Temple Mount.
- The suspect spent two years preparing, gathering intelligence and seeking weapons.
- He was reportedly influenced by the October 7th Hamas attacks.
- An indictment has been filed against the suspect after his confession.
Israeli security forces have arrested a 19-year-old resident of the Beit Hanina neighborhood in Jerusalem on suspicion of planning a major terrorist attack. The joint operation by the Shin Bet and police reportedly uncovered a plot to detonate a powerful explosive device near the Lions' Gate in the Old City. Following the explosion, the suspect allegedly intended to enter the Temple Mount with a weapon and open fire on civilians and security personnel.
According to the investigation, the suspect had been preparing for the attack for approximately two years. He gathered intelligence on security measures, scouted escape routes, and sought to acquire weapons, reportedly through the darknet. He also trained in martial arts as a backup plan. During interrogations, the suspect confessed to planning the attack, stating that his decision was influenced by footage of the October 7th Hamas attacks.
Investigators found that the suspect had visited the Temple Mount for Friday prayers, observing camera placements and security force positions. He also reportedly sought to acquire weapons via the darknet. The suspect's goal was to maximize casualties before escaping. Following the investigation, an indictment has been filed against the suspect.
