It is permitted to publish that security agencies in Israel have uncovered yet another Hamas terror cell that was planning attacks against Israeli targets. Agents of the ISA (Israel Security Agency – Shin Bet) and the IDF worked together leading to uncovering the cell based in PA (Palestinian Authority) controlled Kalkilye. Officials confiscated dozens of kilograms of sulfur and 25 grams of mercury fulminate, which are used to make explosive devices.

The suspects in custody admitted to the conspiracy during interrogation explaining they recruited Hamas supporters in Jordan willing to take part in military operations and attacks. After undergoing training they were sent to the Shomron where their activities preparing for attacks continued. Their base is in an apartment in Shechem where they set up a bomb factory to manufacture the IEDs.

In custody are Abdullah Mahmud Yousef Zitau, 25, Waid Muhmad Abu Zina, 25, from Jenin, Maliq Raad Farouk Janum, 21, Rajah Halad Zabar, 21, from Brukin and a number of others.

The cell was under the command of Hamas in Gaza. It is reported that during Operation Protective Edge, the cell was instructed to prepare for attacks throughout Yehuda and Shomron.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)