Israeli security forces arrest two men accused of planning an attack against Israeli citizens near Jerusalem.
Two suspects have been arrested over an alleged terrorist attack plot near Jerusalem, Israeli police and the Shin Bet domestic security agency announced on Monday, October 19.
The arrests took place along Route 1, near the Latrun junction, during an operation involving an elite counterterrorism unit.
According to authorities, the operation was carried out by the Tequila team, which includes commandos from the Israeli police’s elite Yamam unit and Shin Bet officers.
The suspects were detained following intelligence gathered by the security service.
Police and Shin Bet said the two men were allegedly involved in planning an attack against Israeli citizens. Their identities have not been publicly disclosed.
No security personnel were injured during the operation. Both suspects were taken into custody for questioning.
Authorities have not released further details about the alleged plot or provided information about the intended target.
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