Israeli counterterror team foils plan to harm judicial reform protesters

Three right-wing activists were arrested by "Team Tequila," the Shin Bet's counterterrorism squad, after they shared a video with eggs and a gun threatening protesters.

 Israelis attend a demonstration in support of Israel's nationalist coalition government and its plans for a judicial overhaul, in Jerusalem, March 27, 2023.  (photo credit: ILAN ROSENBERG/REUTERS)
Israelis attend a demonstration in support of Israel's nationalist coalition government and its plans for a judicial overhaul, in Jerusalem, March 27, 2023.
(photo credit: ILAN ROSENBERG/REUTERS)

Israel Police and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) on Monday night arrested three suspects who shared a video on social media where they threatened to harm the protesters in Jerusalem.

The three protesters were right-wing activists and were arrested by "Team Tequila," the Shin Bet's counterterrorism squad, N12 reported.

In the video, the three young suspects are seen in a car along with a carton of eggs and a handgun. 

"We've got eggs, we've got knives, we've got weapons. We're on our way to Jerusalem to f*** the..."

What was said in the video

They can be heard in the video saying "We've got eggs, we've got knives, we've got weapons. We're on our way to Jerusalem to f*** the..."

How did the police find them?

Detecting the video on social media, police and the Shin Bet began investigating. Shortly afterward, they found the three suspects in a demonstration near Cinema City in Jerusalem, one of them carrying a weapon with a license.

The suspects were residents of Yavne and the surrounding areas and were aged 26, 25 and 17. They were released by the court into house arrest.