During the holiday: Suspect arrested on Shin Bet's intelligence for planning a shooting attack - but caught without a weapon
The IDF, acting on Shin Bet intelligence, arrested a terrorist who was planning an imminent shooting attack against Israeli civilians. The suspect, Abd al-Rahman, was apprehended at a checkpoint in Hebron by soldiers of the 101st Battalion of the Paratroopers Brigade, but was unarmed at the time of arrest. The information emerged after he posted threatening messages on social media, which were identified by the Shin Bet. Following the threat, his photo and details were distributed among forces in the field. After the arrest, the suspect was transferred to Shin Bet interrogation.
The IDF, acting on Shin Bet intelligence, arrested a terrorist who was planning an imminent shooting attack against Israeli civilians. The suspect, Abd al-Rahman, was apprehended at a checkpoint in Hebron by soldiers of the 101st Battalion of the Paratroopers Brigade, but was unarmed at the time of arrest. The information emerged after he posted threatening messages on social media, which were identified by the Shin Bet. Following the threat, his photo and details were distributed among forces in the field. After the arrest, the suspect was transferred to Shin Bet interrogation. Meanwhile, the commander of the Central Command, Major General Avi Bluth, conducted a surprise inspection of several battalions to assess force readiness and operational preparedness, and a focused situational assessment was held to examine the command's readiness for war.