Miracle in Jerusalem: Shin Bet and Police Capture Terrorist Before Attack in City Center

The Central Unit of the Jerusalem District Police and the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) successfully foiled a terror attack in Jerusalem planned by a terrorist from East Jerusalem. The terror suspect had prepared pipe bombs and purchased knives intended to carry out the attack during the month of Ramadan.

According to details, the investigation began last month, led by Shin Bet and the Jerusalem District Police Central Unit, suspecting that the terrorist was planning various attacks, including placing a pipe bomb at multiple locations in Jerusalem and executing a combined attack involving running over and stabbing Jews or security forces in the city Chas V’shalom.

Following Shin Bet’s guidance, police officers arrested the terrorist, a man in his 20s from Shuafat, East Jerusalem, about a month ago. Investigations revealed that he planned to plant explosives on the Jerusalem light rail, on a bus, or in a restaurant in the southern part of the city. He had also been preparing for these attacks by learning how to create the bombs and the means of detonation. At one point, the terrorist purchased pipes, matchboxes, fireworks, and other materials to make pipe bombs.

At a certain stage, the terrorist shifted to planning a run-over and stabbing attack. To carry out this attack, he began taking driving lessons and purchased large knives, which he hid at his home. Just days before Ramadan, he decided to execute his attack at a bus station in a central Jerusalem intersection. In addition to the driving lessons, he planned to buy a car, which he intended to use for the ramming attack, followed by stabbings R”L.

Before his arrest, the terrorist had begun preparations for his planned attacks. Police and Shin Bet investigators uncovered his intentions. Further details from the investigation revealed that the terrorist aspired to become a martyr and had been listening to Quran verses to motivate himself to carry out the attacks with the goal of killing Jews.

Upon completing the investigation, evidence was gathered against the terrorist. His detention was extended multiple times in the Jerusalem Magistrate’s Court, and he is expected to be indicted by the Jerusalem District Prosecutor’s Office.

“The Israel Police and Shin Bet will continue to act with determination and all available means against terrorists, terror operatives, and any attempt to harm citizens or security forces,” a statement said.