Opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu this evening (Tuesday) released a statement regarding the capture of the cell that tried to eliminate MK Itamar Ben Gvir.
In his response, Netanyahu attacked Knesset members who did not condemn the assassination attempts and the media.
"It was announced today that a terrorist cell that planned to assassinate MK Itamar Ben Gvir has been apprehended. This is a direct continuation of explicit threats that Ben Gvir and his family have been receiving for a long time," Netanyahu said in a statement.
"The hypocrisy of the media and politicians who 'forgot' to condemn the harsh threats against MK Ben Gvir, and only because his views are different from their own - shouts to heaven."
As mentioned, this morning it was made public that at the beginning of April, a terrorist organization of Hamas activists, residents of East Jerusalem, who planned to carry out attacks on Israeli targets, while harming public figures and abducting soldiers, was exposed.
Serious indictments were filed by the Jerusalem District Attorney's Office against those involved, Spian Ajaloni, Hamza Abu Nab, Muhammad Salima, Mansour Tzafdi, Rashid Reshek.
The operatives captured in a exposed terrorist cell,
The GSS, in cooperation with the Jerusalem District of the Israel Police, revealed the organization, in which the suspects planned shooting attacks on Israeli targets and public figures, including an intention to harm MK Itamar Ben Gvir.
Intentions also arose for the production of explosive devices to carry out an attack and the abduction of soldiers.
The activists also purchased a skimmer for the purpose of arming him and carrying out an attack using it on the light rail in Jerusalem.
In addition, a camera designed to photograph the hostages, funds and Hamas organizational equipment.
Upon the publication of the revelation of the terrorist cell, MK Ben Gvir said: "The writing was on the wall.
The incitement of the leftists against me and the statements of Bennett and Lapid towards me did their part and it turns out that a squad of terrorists planned to try to harm me and my family.
Words can kill.
"Thank you to the security forces who thwarted the attempt to harm me, and to the Knesset Guard security guards who do everything to protect me and my family day and night."
Ben Gvir: "The writing was on the wall," Photo: Yossi Zeliger
The Religious Zionist Party added: "Bennett and Lapid's incitement against MK Ben Gvir has already crossed all red lines and released his blood.
The terrible result - a Hamas cell trying to harm it.
A squad of a terrorist organization whose sister movement is a member of the coalition.
We want to strengthen our friend Itamar and thank the security forces. "
The security forces stated: "We will continue to act resolutely in order to enforce the law severely against those involved in all terrorist activities in general and in the city of Jerusalem in particular."
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