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Israel: IS supporter is suspect in bombings in Jerusalem

2022-12-27T11:32:47.200Z


Two explosions at bus stops in Jerusalem in November fueled fears of a new wave of terror. Now Israel's domestic intelligence service has presented a suspect. The IS supporter is said to have planned further attacks.


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Crime scene in Jerusalem: In November, bombs exploded at two bus stops in quick succession

Photo: Ronen Zvulun / REUTERS

In November, two bomb attacks on bus stops shook the greater Jerusalem area.

The Israeli domestic intelligence service has now released details of the alleged perpetrator.

According to the Shin Bet, a 26-year-old Israeli Arab was responsible for the explosions.

After a news blackout was lifted, the secret service announced on Tuesday that the mechanical engineer had already been arrested on November 29.

He is a supporter of the terrorist organization "Islamic State" (IS).

On November 23, bombs exploded in quick succession at two bus stops in the greater Jerusalem area.

Two people were killed and others injured.

The interrogation revealed that the man acted alone and had prepared the deeds for a long time, according to the Shin Bet statement.

He built the explosive devices in the West Bank and also tested explosions there in a pit.

There he also hid materials for the construction of further explosive devices.

A rifle and a ready-to-use explosive device were also found on the suspect.

He planned more attacks.

A court extended his detention on Tuesday and indictments are expected in the coming days.

Palestinians report dozens dead in Israeli military operations

At least 27 people have been killed in attacks in Israel, East Jerusalem and the West Bank so far this year, including several soldiers and security forces.

Since the beginning of a wave of terror in the spring, Israel's army has been carrying out increased raids in the occupied West Bank.

According to the Ministry of Health in Ramallah, 170 Palestinians were killed this year in connection with military operations, in clashes or in their own attacks.

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Source: spiegel

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