Tunnel Used by Terrorists to Infiltrate Israel Discovered Near Jerusalem
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Israeli security forces uncovered a tunnel near Jerusalem believed to have been used by terrorists to infiltrate the country and plan an imminent attack. The discovery is linked to the recent arrest of suspects on Highway 1. Dozens were arrested during the tunnel's exposure, and investigations are ongoing into its use by terror elements. The findings suggest a more complex network than previously understood.
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- A tunnel used for terror infiltration was discovered near Jerusalem, linked to recent arrests.
- Security forces suspect terrorists used the tunnel to enter Israel and plan an attack.
- The tunnel was used to smuggle illegal residents and potentially terror operatives.
- Dozens of suspects were arrested during the operation to expose the tunnel.
- The discovery suggests a complex terror network operating in the area.
Israeli security forces suspect that a dangerous terrorist apprehended last week on Highway 1, who was allegedly planning an imminent attack, entered Israel via a newly discovered tunnel near Jerusalem. The tunnel, revealed Monday morning by Border Police forces in the Jerusalem envelope area, is believed to have been used to smuggle illegal residents from the West Bank into Israel, and potentially to infiltrate terror operatives deeper into the country. Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) estimates suggest this underground route was systematically operated for hostile activities. The discovery links the tunnel's existence to a significant operational interception that occurred in Latrun. During the operation to expose the tunnel, dozens of suspects were arrested. Security forces are currently investigating the suspect's movements and the extent to which terror elements utilized the tunnel. The apprehension of the two initial suspects last week followed precise Shin Bet intelligence regarding an immediate terror plot. A special unit, 'Team Tequila,' intercepted their vehicle near the Latrun interchange before they could arm themselves; no weapons were found during the arrest. Several other individuals in the vehicle, initially detained as illegal residents, were later cleared of terror involvement. Subsequent investigations revealed a third suspect involved in planning the attack, leading to his arrest in a central Israeli city. Another suspect was apprehended the following day. The connection between the tunnel and the Highway 1 arrests indicates a more complex operational network than initially assessed, prompting a full-scale review by security agencies into the tunnel's usage and the individuals involved in its operation.
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