Police and the Shin Bet security agency revealed Sunday that they had arrested a 17-year-old Israeli citizen from Jisr az-Zarqa on suspicion of intending to carry out a terrorist attack in the name of the Islamic State terrorist organization (ISIS).
Investigators found that the minor had sworn allegiance to the group and its current leader multiple times in recent months, and had been planning an attack in the Menashe region. Security forces also found documents in his possession related to the production of explosives and improvised explosive devices. Following the investigation, the Haifa District Prosecutor's Office filed a serious indictment and requested his detention until the end of legal proceedings. The arrest took place earlier this month.
A senior police official stated: "The Israel Police, together with the Shin Bet, will continue to act with determination and zero tolerance against any attempt to harm the citizens of Israel. The arrest of the minor who planned a terrorist attack is the result of precise intelligence work and a swift response by the security forces. Anyone who chooses the path of terrorism will be caught, arrested and brought to justice."
A senior Shin Bet official added: "This case joins a series of arrests made against Israeli citizens who planned to carry out terrorist activity in Israel. The trend of Israeli citizens being involved in terrorism and espionage is extremely severe, and the security establishment will act firmly against those involved."
