Three radicalized Jerusalem Arabs plotting a deadly ISIS-style terror attack on Israeli forces were arrested just in time by the Shin Bet and Jerusalem Police.
In a high-stakes counterterrorism operation, Israeli security forces foiled a chilling ISIS-inspired plot to launch mass-casualty attacks in the heart of Jerusalem. The suspects — three radicalized Arab men in their 20s, residents of Sur Baher and Jabel Mukaber — planned to target Israeli police and Border Police stationed at the Sheikh Saad checkpoint using a car bomb, booby-trapped drone, or a shooting spree.
Thanks to covert surveillance and swift action by the Jerusalem District Police and Shin Bet (ISA), the deadly plan was dismantled before execution — averting what could have been a mass slaughter in the capital.
🔍 The Plot Unfolds:
- The suspects, self-declared ISIS supporters, had been deeply immersed in extremist content, including brutal ISIS propaganda videos and execution footage.
- Motivated by the Islamic State’s ideology, they actively planned to “kill Jews” and cause maximum destruction.
- Their weapon of choice? A car bomb, believed to deliver the highest number of casualties.
- Authorities uncovered that the suspects were also in contact with ISIS operatives in Judea, Samaria, and Syria, allegedly seeking training in explosives and tactical guidance.
🧷 Explosive Evidence:
- One suspect was arrested weeks ago in Sur Baher. A search of his home yielded a hidden handgun and ammunition tucked in a sock.
- Two more were nabbed days later; interrogations revealed chilling details of their online radicalization, explosives training, and attack logistics.
⚖️ Legal Action Underway:
- All three suspects remain in custody.
- Prosecutors have formally charged two and are expected to indict the third shortly.
- The courts have repeatedly extended their detention based on the seriousness of the threats uncovered.
🛡️ Statement from Security Forces:
“Israeli Police and the Shin Bet will continue to act relentlessly to thwart terror threats and protect Israeli citizens,” read a joint statement.
⚠️ Implications:
In a high-stakes counterterrorism operation, Israeli security forces foiled a chilling ISIS-inspired plot to launch mass-casualty attacks in the heart of Jerusalem. The suspects — three radicalized Arab men in their 20s, residents of Sur Baher and Jabel Mukaber — planned to target Israeli police and Border Police stationed at the Sheikh Saad checkpoint using a car bomb, booby-trapped drone, or a shooting spree.
Thanks to covert surveillance and swift action by the Jerusalem District Police and Shin Bet (ISA), the deadly plan was dismantled before execution — averting what could have been a mass slaughter in the capital.
🔍 The Plot Unfolds:
- The suspects, self-declared ISIS supporters, had been deeply immersed in extremist content, including brutal ISIS propaganda videos and execution footage.
- Motivated by the Islamic State’s ideology, they actively planned to “kill Jews” and cause maximum destruction.
- Their weapon of choice? A car bomb, believed to deliver the highest number of casualties.
- Authorities uncovered that the suspects were also in contact with ISIS operatives in Judea, Samaria, and Syria, allegedly seeking training in explosives and tactical guidance.
🧷 Explosive Evidence:
- One suspect was arrested weeks ago in Sur Baher. A search of his home yielded a hidden handgun and ammunition tucked in a sock.
- Two more were nabbed days later; interrogations revealed chilling details of their online radicalization, explosives training, and attack logistics.
⚖️ Legal Action Underway:
- All three suspects remain in custody.
- Prosecutors have formally charged two and are expected to indict the third shortly.
- The courts have repeatedly extended their detention based on the seriousness of the threats uncovered.
🛡️ Statement from Security Forces:
“Israeli Police and the Shin Bet will continue to act relentlessly to thwart terror threats and protect Israeli citizens,” read a joint statement.
⚠️ Implications:
- This incident marks a dangerous escalation of ISIS-linked radicalization within Jerusalem’s Arab neighborhoods.
- It underscores the need for vigilant intelligence, digital monitoring, and community awareness to detect lone wolves and sleeper cells before they act.
