A major terrorist plot to set off a bomb in Jerusalem was thwarted by Israeli forces, the Shin Bet security agency said on Tuesday.
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The successful counterterrorism operation was carried out by the Israel Defense Forces, the Shin Bet and the Israel Police.
An explosive lab in the area of Hebron was discovered during the operation, as was an explosive device that was already ready for use.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Israeli security forces, saying that "Israel's enemies should know that our long arm can reach anyone who plots against us."
The raid in Hebron revealed that the plot was to be carried out by a Hamas network that is run by the terrorist group's officials in Gaza.
