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IDF Thwarts Terror Attack, Detains Two Militants in Kafr Aqab

Israeli special forces from the Duvdevan unit arrested two terrorists on Sunday, October 18, in the village of Aqab. The joint operation, conducted under the command of the Binyamin Brigade, was guided by precise intelligence from the Shin Bet security agency.

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What happened

01IDF special forces from the Duvdevan unit arrested two terrorists in the village of Aqab on Sunday, October 18.
02The joint operation was guided by precise intelligence provided by the Shin Bet security agency.
03The arrested individuals were planning an imminent terror attack and establishing a broader terror infrastructure.
04The swift intervention by security forces successfully prevented harm to innocent civilians.
05The detainees were transferred to security forces for interrogation to uncover their funding and network connections.

According to the IDF, the two individuals were actively planning an imminent terror attack and working to establish a broader terror infrastructure for future attacks. The swift action by security forces intercepted the suspects before they could execute their planned assault, preventing harm to civilians.

Following their apprehension, the two detainees were transferred to security forces and taken to an intelligence facility for further interrogation. Investigators are working to uncover the cell's supply channels, funding sources, and potential connections to other terrorist groups in the region.

Summarized by baba from the reports of 5 newsrooms. Updated 12:58

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