The Shin Bet exposed an Arab-Israeli terrorist cell in Sakhnin: "with the encouragement of Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran" - Walla! News. The squad, consisting of 13 members, bought weapons in Judea and Samaria and planned to carry out terrorist attacks in Israeli territory.

The cell also received direction from Hamas, and operated in patterns reminiscent of other terrorist organizations. "Terrorists for all intents and purposes, a handful of gods and goddesses" - Shin Bet.