The Shin Bet has uncovered an extensive Hamas terror infrastructure in Chevron, arresting more than 60 operatives who were allegedly preparing to carry out imminent attacks against Israeli targets.
According to officials, the network was divided into approximately ten separate cells, each engaged in advanced planning for shooting and bombing attacks. Many of those arrested were previously convicted terrorists who had been released.
The suspects reportedly underwent weapons training, gathered intelligence on Israeli targets, produced explosives, and assembled explosive devices in preparation for coordinated terror operations.
During interrogations and subsequent raids, security forces seized 22 firearms of various types, 11 fragmentation grenades, and large amounts of ammunition. Authorities also discovered an underground hideout used to conceal wanted individuals and store weapons.
The Shin Bet revealed that several of the detainees had taken part in past terror attacks, including one individual responsible for murdering four Israelis in 2010.
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