The IDF arrested an Islamic State (ISIS) operative overnight in the West Bank, Israeli media reported on Thursday. The operative was reportedly planning to execute an attack in the near future.
In a joint operation involving the Border Police in Jerusalem, along with additional forces and intelligence coordination from the Shin Bet, the individual was arrested and transferred for further investigation. He allegedly planned to carry out an attack in the immediate future.
ISIS terrorist cells dismantled in West Bank
Previously, in March, the Shin Bet announced that they had dismantled a terrorist cell plotting attacks inspired by the Islamic State. The four members of the cell, hailing from the vicinity of the West Bank village of Tarqumiyah, near Hebron, had assembled 100 explosive devices using guidance from online videos and instructions provided by Islamic State operatives overseas.
in January, two terrorists affiliated with the Islamic State organization were arrested by police, Border Police, and the Shin Bet for planning an attack in Jerusalem.
The terrorists had previously pledged allegiance to the terrorist organization, acquired chemical materials for making explosives, and plotted to target civilians and security forces stationed in the capital.
Later on Thursday, the prosecution is expected to file criminal charges against them as well as the individual arrested overnight in the West Bank.