The ISA (Israel Security Agency – Shin Bet) announced on Monday, 20 Adar-I that a joint operation involving the IDF has led to the apprehension of Hebron sniper involved in a number of shooting attacks. The persons in custody are responsible of wounding four Israelis.

Following the attacks, the weapons used were hidden in a Hebron mosque. During their interrogation, they took authorities to the hiding place and the weapons were recovered. These weapons included a Carl Gustav submachine gun.

In custody are Hamas terrorist Nasser Feisal Mohammad Badawi, 23, and his brother, Ahkram, 33.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)