Israeli security forces on Sunday announced a terrorist cell comprising 13 Arabs from northern Israel were charged with planning attacks on behalf of Hamas.
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The intricate surveillance operation that led to the arrest was conducted by the Shin Bet security agency.
Video: Kamal Adwan director confesses hospital used for taking hostages / Credit: Shin Bet security agency
According to the indictment, one of the suspects maintained contact with Hamas terrorists in Gaza, who advised him on how to manufacture explosives and recruit additional members.
The suspects obtained guns from West Bank-based terrorists.
This article was first published by i24NEWS.
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