The Shin Bet has managed to foil a Hezbollah plot to assassinate a former senior official in the Israeli defense establishment. The attack, which was set to be executed in the coming days, centered around a Claymore-type charge equipped with a remote activation mechanism.
In a special operation, the Shin Bet discovered a sophisticated Claymore-type explosive device, a hallmark of Hezbollah operations. The device featured an advanced remote activation system, complete with a camera and a cellphone, enabling its operation from Lebanese territory. Prompt intervention by security forces halted the attack in its final stages.
The intercepted device bears striking similarities to one detonated in Hayarkon Park in September 2023, which had targeted another high-ranking Israeli official. Security analysts believe the same terror cell orchestrated both attempted attacks. The intended target of the thwarted attack, a former prominent figure in Israel's security apparatus, has been fully briefed on the situation by security officials. The Shin Bet has emphasized that the terror cell had been under extensive surveillance for a considerable period.
The Shin Bet emphasizes that the cell was under surveillance for an extended period.
