Revealed: Terror attack foiled in December planned by 2 ISIS supporters in east Jerusalem

Police locate ISIS and Hamas flags during the arrest as well as chemicals believed to be meant for an attack.

by i24NEWS and Yori Yalon

Published on 01-22-2024 13:54

Last modified: 01-22-2024 14:01

Revealed: Terror attack foiled in December planned by 2 ISIS supporters in east Jerusalem

Israel Police

Police found ISIS and Hamas flags during the arrest | Photo: Israel Police

The Israel Police together with Shin Bet security agency on Monday reported foiling an attack prepared by Islamic State (ISIS) supporters from east Jerusalem.

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The two terrorists – 19 and 20 years old – were arrested in December.

Security services reported finding ISIS and Hamas flags together with chemicals believed to be meant for an attack. A relevant guideline was also discovered.

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1. The chemicals found by the police (Israel Police)

2. The directions for the attack (Israel Police)

Earlier in January, Israeli security services reported thwarting another terrorist attack after conducting arrests in east Jerusalem.

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