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IDF, Shin Bet nab armed terrorist plotting stabbing in Samaria

By the BreakFirst Newsroom

Source: Israel War Room

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The IDF and Shin Bet apprehended an armed female terrorist in Samaria after receiving intelligence indicating she intended to carry out a stabbing attack, according to Israel War Room. Security forces located the suspect carrying a knife and took her into custody without incident. No injuries were reported in the operation. The swift action highlights the ongoing vigilance of Israeli security services in thwarting terror plots before they can be carried out, amid a continuing wave of attempted attacks across the West Bank. The suspect has been transferred to security forces for further questioning and handling. Details on her identity and affiliations have not yet been released. Israeli officials continue to credit early intelligence-sharing between the IDF and Shin Bet for preventing what could have been another violent attack targeting civilians or soldiers in the region.

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