Watch: The terrorist from Bethlehem didn't know the undercover forces were on his trail

Fighters from the Gideonim 33 unit arrested a terrorist from Islamic Jihad in Bethlehem, about 48 years old, who also worked as a taxi driver. According to security sources, he was involved in rehabilitating the organization's infrastructure and transferring terror funds. After precise surveillance, undercover fighters stopped him within seconds. He was transferred to Shin Bet interrogation.

Fighters from the Gideonim 33 unit arrested a terrorist from Islamic Jihad in Bethlehem this week, about 48 years old, who also worked as a taxi driver. According to security sources, the terrorist was involved in rehabilitating the organization's infrastructure in the sector, was involved in foreign intentions and transferring terror funds. The operation was based on precise surveillance of the taxi he drove, and at the appointed time, undercover fighters and a tactical force closed in on him and arrested him within seconds. The terrorist was transferred to Shin Bet interrogation. The operation took place during daylight hours, led by the Etzion Brigade and in cooperation with the Shin Bet.