The police arrested an Israeli suspect tonight (between Wednesday and Thursday) on suspicion of supporting and identifying with a terrorist organization and violating a general's order (entering areas A), after he and others allegedly visited and met with terrorist operatives in the Jenin refugee camp this week.
Earlier this week, a document was published on social networks of Israeli suspects who belong to an extremist current, visiting terrorist operatives in Jenin in violation of the law.
Following the incident, a police investigation was opened.
Tonight, Petah Tikva police officers arrested one of the suspects, a 38-year-old resident of the center of Haaretz.
Neturi Karta people with terrorist operatives during their visit to Jenin, photo: Arab Networks
The suspect was arrested at his home on suspicion of supporting and identifying with a terrorist organization, as well as on suspicion of violating a general's order, in that, according to the suspicion, he and others entered Area A, which is forbidden for Israelis to enter, and met there with terrorist operatives with whom he expressed support and identification.
Today, the police will ask to extend the suspect's detention in court in order to complete the investigation and according to their needs.
The investigation continues and further arrests are expected.
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They entered area A against the law, photo: Dodo Greenspan
The police stated that "the police and the security forces fight throughout the year against terrorist operatives of any kind, instigators of terrorism, supporters of terrorists and anyone who helps them. This is serious and irresponsible conduct and a violation of the law, whether it stems from an extreme ideology, or because of religious extremism. It is You will be treated with determination and zero tolerance by the police."
Also, the police emphasize that the entry of Israelis into Area A is prohibited and constitutes a dangerous security offense that may cost human lives.
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