Four Arab Israeli citizens were arrested on suspicion of planning a terror attack targeting IDF soldiers in Karmiel, Israeli law enforcement authorities said on Monday.
In a joint statement by Israel Police and the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency), it was revealed that four suspects from northern Israel, including two minors, were suspected of having conspired to commit a shooting attack against IDF soldiers in Karmiel.
Some of the suspects had already been trained and prepared to carry out the attack, the police stated.
The suspects are expected to be indicted on Monday, once their questioning and the investigation are complete.
Police arrest illegal resident on suspicion of preparing explosive terror attack
Earlier this month, police also announced the arrest of an illegal resident from the West Bank on suspicion of preparing explosives and carrying out "additional terror activity" targeting IDF soldiers.
The terrorist had "extensive knowledge in preparing explosives and various weapons," N12 reported, and had been involved in other attacks against IDF soldiers operating in the area.
Miriam Sela-Eitam contributed to this report.