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By Pesach Benson • December 3, 2025

Jerusalem, 3 December, 2025 (TPS-IL) — Israeli security forces arrested an 18-year-old Negev resident suspected of plotting an ISIS-inspired suicide attack at a Beer-Sheva bus station, authorities said Wednesday.

The suspect was detained in November during a joint operation by the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) and Israeli Police. According to the joint statement, the suspect’s interrogation revealed deep involvement with Islamic State ideology and online extremist content. Investigators said he had begun preparing explosives and intended to target soldiers by detonating a device “under a bus in Beer-Sheva.”

Authorities added that the suspect had collected documents “dealing with training on how to prepare explosives,” which were allegedly intended to support his plans for a terrorist attack.

Security officials described the case as a major prevention. “This is a significant foiling, shedding light on the influence of the ISIS terrorist organization in Israel, which inspired murderous attacks in the past,” the Shin Bet and police said.

Jerusalem, 27 November, 2025 (TPS-IL) — During the night (Wednesday) as part of the “Five Stones” anti-terror offensive, IDF (Israel Defense Forces) a terrorist threw an explosive charge toward a Paratroopers Reconnaissance Unit patrol in the Qabatiya area in Samaria.

The force responded with gunfire and eliminated the terrorist.

Following the elimination of the terrorist, several additional explosive charges were found in his vehicle, which were destroyed by the force.

There were no injuries to Israeli forces.

Jerusalem, 20 November, 2025 (TPS-IL) — Soldiers clearing the area of the Yellow Line uncovered weapons, including four rockets and eight launch tubes aimed at Israel, the Israel Defense Forces said on Thursday.

Troops also found Kalashnikov-type weapons, grenades, explosive devices, cartridges, and military uniforms.

Jerusalem, 16 November, 2025 (TPS-IL) — Overnight, a Terrorist threw an explosive device at IDF (Israel Defense Forces) soldiers operating in the Nablus area.

The force responded with fire and eliminated the Terrorist.

There were no casualties among Israeli forces.

Jerusalem, 22 July, 2025 (TPS-IL) — The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) reported that, overnight (Tuesday), two terrorists in the villages of Beit Umar and Fordis, located in the Bethlehem area, who were in possession of ready-to-use explosive devices were arrested by its soldiers.

The IDF soldiers also confiscated 20 pipe bombs that were ready to be used by the terrorists who were in possession of the explosive devices.

At the same time, Duvdevan (Cherry) special forces fighters operated overnight (Tuesday) in the village of Tzurif to arrest four terror suspects in the attacking Israeli civilians and setting property on fire in Gush Etzion, south of Jerusalem.

Jerusalem, 25 June, 2025 (TPS-IL) — Israeli security forces arrested 20 wanted suspects overnight across Judea and Samaria in a broad counterterrorism operation, the Israel Defense Forces and Israel Security Ageny (Shin Bet) said on Wednesday.

Near Hebron, troops uncovered and a bomb laboratory containing explosive materials, airsoft weapons, and tens of thousands of shekels in terror funds. In the Jenin area, a terrorist arms dealer and an associate were captured. Forces also operated in Ramallah, Tulkarem, and Beit Umar, detaining multiple suspects and seizing ammunition and cash linked to terror activity.

Jerusalem, 31 May, 2025 (TPS-IL) — Hundreds of weapons and explosives were uncovered by the IDF after being stored in UNWRA sacks inside a school, private homes, and in tunnels in Gaza.

As well as weapons found in one school, a tunnel shaft underneath another was located.

An IDF Spokesperson commented: “In a building that previously served as a school in the Shuja’iyya neighborhood, explosives were found hidden in UNRWA sacks.

“In a building that previously served as a school in Khan Younis, an underground tunnel shaft was located and destroyed.”

So far, more than 800 explosives and weapons and dozens of tunnels have been discovered throughout the strip.

By Pesach Benson • January 8, 2026

Jerusalem, 8 January, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Israeli authorities arrested a 15-year-old resident of Northern Israel on suspicion of swearing allegiance to the Islamic State and planning a terror attack, the case was cleared for publication on Thursday.

According to the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) and police, the minor was in contact with terrorist operatives abroad and had taken practical steps to prepare for an attack. During interrogation, investigators found detailed instructions for making an Explosive belt in his possession.

The investigation also revealed that the teen expressed support for past attacks against Israel and hoped for the country’s destruction. He reportedly engaged in extremist discourse targeting members of other religions, including Christians and Muslims who do not share his ideology.

The Haifa District Attorney’s Office is expected to file an indictment against the minor on Thursday.

“The General Security Service, together with the Israel Police and all enforcement agencies, will continue to act harshly against any activity that endangers the security of the state of Israel,” the Shin Bet said.

In recent weeks, as part of a joint operation by the General Security Service and Northern District Police, a minor (15) from the North was arrested on suspicion of being in contact with terror elements.

During his interrogation at the Shin Bet and the Galilee District’s Unit for Combating Crime, it emerged that the minor had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State (ISIS) organization and that detailed instructions for manufacturing an explosive belt were found in his possession. Furthermore, it was revealed that as part of his connections with individuals identified with the organization abroad, he took practical steps to prepare himself for carrying out an attack.

The investigation materials also indicated that the minor expressed identification with past attacks against the state of Israel, alongside wishes for its destruction. In addition, he participated in extremist discourse against people of other faiths, including Christians and Muslims who do not share his extremist worldview. At the conclusion of the investigation, an indictment will be filed against him today.