Allowed to publish: A deadly attack in Azrieli Mall in Tel Aviv, planned by 5 residents of Taiba who established a terrorist infrastructure associated with Daesh, was thwarted. An indictment will be filed against them in the coming days according to the findings of the investigation.
The Shin Bet and the police investigators in the central unit of the Central District conducted a month-long undercover investigation, which concerned 5 residents of Taiba who are suspected of forming a terrorist cell whose purpose, among other things, is to carry out an attack on the towers of the Azrieli Mall in Tel Aviv using a vehicle bomb as part of the activities of the ISIS organization.
The beginning of the security affair, with the arrest of the leaders of the infrastructure – Mahmoud Azam and Ibrahim Sheik Youssef, residents of Tayba, who hold the ideology of the terrorist organization ISIS, when with the development of the integrated investigation it emerged that the two were involved in the intentions of going to a fighting arena of ISIS abroad and had contacts with ISIS elements Strangers.
It was also revealed that three more residents of Taiba were recruited into the infrastructure: Sajd Mazarwa, Abdullah Bransi and Abdel Karim Bransi, in order to promote terrorist activity in Israel. At the end of the collection of evidence, the Gideon unit in Lahav 433 together with the policemen of the Taiba station arrested the five suspects and they were also caught in their possession of various weapons.
Meanwhile, in their investigation, it emerged that the suspects had watched online videos of incendiary attacks in Syria and discussed the amount of explosives required to bring down the Azrieli towers. It should be emphasized that the infrastructure was exposed and thwarted in the first stages of its implementation.
The General Security Service and the police emphasize that this is an unusual and dangerous organization of Israeli citizens, who joined together to promote serious security activity against the State of Israel and its citizens in the name of Daesh ideology. The plan of the infrastructure was thwarted by the Shin Bet and the Israel Police following precise and effective intelligence activity.
Chief of Police Yair Hatzroni stated that “this is a serious security issue and thanks to an integrated and professional investigation by the police and Shin Bet we prevented a major disaster and saved lives. We view with extreme severity any intention of parties with an extreme ideology to promote security activity and therefore, we will continue to act resolutely accordingly to the authority given to us by law and to take full force with the means at our disposal, in order to thwart ahead of time intentions to harm the security of the State of Israel and its citizens.”
As mentioned, in accordance with the evidentiary infrastructure formed in the investigation, a prosecutor’s statement was submitted to the High Court against the suspects and in the coming days a serious indictment will be filed against them on suspicion of security offenses.
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Foiled ISIS Plot: A Sobering Reminder of the Ongoing Threat to Global Security
In a chilling revelation, Israeli authorities have successfully thwarted a deadly attack planned by a group of ISIS-affiliated individuals targeting the Azrieli Mall in Tel Aviv. The plot, which involved a vehicle bomb, was uncovered by the Shin Bet and police investigators in the central unit of the Central District after a month-long undercover investigation. Five residents of Taiba were arrested in connection with the plot, and an indictment will be filed against them in the coming days [[1]] [[2]] [[3]].
The investigation revealed that the group, led by Mahmoud Azam and Ibrahim Sheik Youssef, had established a terrorist infrastructure associated with ISIS, with the goal of carrying out an attack on the Azrieli Mall towers. The two leaders had been in contact with ISIS elements abroad and were planning to join the fighting arena of the organization [[2]].
The fact that the group was able to recruit three more individuals, Sajd Mazarwa, Abdullah Bransi, and Abdel Karim Bransi, to join their infrastructure is a concerning indication of the reach and influence of ISIS ideology. This highlights the ongoing threat that global terrorism poses to innocent civilians, even in a city as technologically advanced and vigilant as Tel Aviv.
The thwarting of the plot is a testament to the effectiveness of the Israeli intelligence and law enforcement agencies, which worked tirelessly to uncover and prevent the attack. The success of this operation is a reassuring reminder that the authorities are taking proactive steps to protect citizens from the ever-present threat of terrorism.
However, the incident also raises questions about the ongoing presence of ISIS cells in the region and the potential for other, similar plots to be hatched. As the investigation continues, it is crucial that authorities remain vigilant and continue to work closely with international partners to dismantle terrorist networks and prevent further attacks.
The foiled plot serves as a sobering reminder of the ongoing threat that global terrorism poses to our safety and security. As the world grapples with the complexities of this ever-evolving threat, it is more important than ever to work together to prevent such atrocities and to promote peace and stability in our communities.
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[1] Israeli Authorities Foil ISIS Car Bomb Plot Targeting Tel … (https://themedialine.org/headlines/israeli-authorities-foil-isis-car-bomb-plot-targeting-tel-avivs-azrieli-mall/)
[2] Police thwart terror attack at Tel Aviv’s Azrieli Mall (https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-824070)
[3] ISIS-linked plot to destroy Tel Aviv’s Azrieli Mall thwarted by … (https://allisrael.com/isis-linked-plot-to-destroy-tel-aviv-s-azrieli-mall-thwarted-by-shin-bet-and-israel-police)
