The Shin Bet and IDF thwarted a Hamas plot to assassinate National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, the Shin Bet revealed on Wednesday.

The terror suspects, who were being directed by Hamas terrorists in Turkey, planned on carrying out the assassination via explosive drones.

The operation was carried out by the Shin Bet and IDF over the past few weeks in the Chevron area.

Ben-Gvir stated, “I thank the acting head of the Shin Bet and its investigators and operatives, Israel Prison Service intelligence officers, the Magen unit personnel, IDF soldiers, Israel Police officers, and everyone acting to protect my life.”

“I will not be deterred, and I won’t be afraid! Hamas has already tried to assassinate me five times, and they failed every time.

“The terrorists should know: instead of them harming me, we will harm them, anywhere and anytime.”

(YWN Israel Desk—Jerusalem)