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False Report Likely Led to Arrests Near Jerusalem of Two Suspected of Plotting Attack
The Shin Bet's investigation indicates that two individuals arrested near Jerusalem on Monday for allegedly planning an imminent attack were likely apprehended due to a false report.
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What happened
- 01Shin Bet investigation suggests two individuals arrested near Jerusalem were victims of a false report.
- 02The source of the initial intelligence has reportedly confessed to fabricating the information.
- 03Authorities initially claimed the arrests thwarted an imminent attack targeting Israelis.
- 04No weapons or combat equipment were found in the detainees' vehicle.
- 05The investigation into the detainees is ongoing despite the likely false report.
The individual who provided the initial information has reportedly confessed to fabricating it, casting doubt on the authorities' initial claims. No weapons were found in the detainees' vehicle, and their interrogation has raised further questions about the original report's validity, though the investigation is ongoing.
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