Israel Police Arrest Man Suspected of Throwing Explosive at Rachel's Tomb
Israel Police arrested a man from Bethlehem last week on suspicion of throwing an improvised explosive device at Rachel's Tomb. The suspect was transferred to the Shin Bet for questioning.
dailyalert.orgIsrael Police arrested a man suspected of throwing an improvised explosive device at Rachel's Tomb last week, the police announced on Tuesday. The suspect is a resident of Bethlehem. He was taken to the Shin Bet, also known as the Israel Security Agency, for questioning.
Monday, police confirmed that officers had arrested four suspects near Hadera shortly after receiving a report that a Palestinian Authority resident allegedly intended to carry out a terror attack in the area. A large number of officers from the Hadera station in the Coastal District launched searches and set up roadblocks after receiving the report, according to police.
The suspected woman was located a short time later inside a vehicle near Nahal Hadera, together with three other passengers, police said.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
3 events- Last week
Man threw improvised explosive device at Rachel's Tomb.
1 source@Jerusalem_Post - Tuesday
Israel Police announced arrest of suspect from Bethlehem.
1 source@Jerusalem_Post - Monday
Police arrested four suspects near Hadera after terror attack report.
1 source@Jerusalem_Post
Potential Impact
- 01
The arrests may lead to further security measures near religious sites.
- 02
Additional investigations could identify other individuals connected to the incidents.
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