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Israel Says It Foiled Hamas Drone Plot to Assassinate Ben-Gvir

Shin Bet attributes the plan to a Hebron cell allegedly directed from Turkey.

Overview

  • Security officials say they seized multiple drones that suspects intended to rig with explosives.
  • Arrests were carried out in the Hebron area of the southern West Bank near the minister’s residence, according to Israeli reports.
  • The detentions occurred in a joint operation involving the Shin Bet, the Israeli military and other security branches.
  • Detainees are being interrogated as the investigation continues, the agency said.
  • Hamas did not immediately comment and Turkey offered no response, while Ben-Gvir said he would not be deterred and claimed Hamas has tried to kill him five times.