A senior member of the Lion Guard organization, Mahmoud al-Banna, turned himself in to the Palestinian security apparatus

According to the estimates, al-Bana turned himself in for fear of being eliminated by the IDF. This was following the operation by the security forces in the Kasbah of Nablus, in which many were arrested and another prominent leader of the organization was killed, Al-Huh informed. It is also estimated that many fled the area, and it is possible that more activists will turn themselves in

Amir Bohbot

27/10/2022

Thursday, October 27, 2022, 00:10 Updated: 00:43

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The operation against the lion's den in Nablus: documentation of the fighters' activities (IDF spokesman)

Mahmoud Albana, one of the leaders of the Gov Aryot organization, turned himself in to the Palestinian security mechanisms out of fear that he would be eliminated by the IDF. Join the movement.

Five terrorists were killed in an operation by the Israel Defense Forces and the Shin Bet in Nablus, including the commander of Gov Aryot. 22 Palestinians were injured. It is estimated that senior activists fled the area due to the fear that the Shin Bet would reveal their hiding place and lead to their arrest or elimination.

Activists fear that the Shin Bet will raid their hiding place. Mahmoud al-Bana (photo: official website, according to section 27a)

Last night, three members of the organization were arrested as part of the operation.

This is a day after the raid on the organization's laboratory in Nablus, in which one of its most prominent leaders, Didi al-Hoch, and other activists were killed.

Among those arrested yesterday was also Iyad Nabulsi, a released prisoner and the brother of Ibrahim Nabulsi, one of the founders of the Lions' Den, who was killed by the security forces a few months ago.

During the nighttime entry into Nablus, heavy fire was opened at the IDF forces. There were no casualties.

In total, more than ten terror suspects were arrested last night throughout Judea and Samaria, in Takua, Bethlehem and other locations. Another arrest tonight from the ranks of the Lions' Guard is Karim Kados, who was involved in a recent shooting attack.

The extensive operation against the Lions' Den on the night between Monday and Tuesday began following intelligence received by the Shin Bet and after receiving final approval for its commencement by Defense Minister Benny Gantz. "There are not and will not be cities of refuge for terrorists.

We will continue to act against anyone who tries to harm the citizens of Israel wherever and whenever necessary," Gantz said.

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The fight in the lion's den: The IDF arrested 3 of the organization's members, including Nabulsi's brother

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The funeral of the senior leader of the organization, Didi al-Hoch (Photo: Reuters)

In the operation in which al-Hukh was killed, the IDF, Shin Bet and IDF forces raided a hidden apartment in the Kasbah, which was used as a laboratory for explosives of key operatives of the Lions' Den. The IDF stated that during the operation several armed men were shot and the laboratory was blown up.

Also, the Lion's Den sabotage vehicle exploded.

There were no casualties to the security forces.

Five were killed in the incident, and another 22 were injured, including four in a serious condition.

According to the IDF, the Gov Aryot organization is responsible, among other things, for the shooting attack in which IDF soldier First Sergeant Ido Baruch was killed.

He sent a terrorist to the attack in Tel Aviv, which was prevented, and to place the explosive device in the gas station in Kedumim.

In addition, the organization tried to plant a bomb on Mount Bracha and throw a grenade at an IDF force near the Gilad farm. It is also responsible for launching a series of shooting attacks in the area of ​​the city of Nablus.

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