Major Security Operation Unveiled by the Shin Bet
Large-Scale Operation Against Terror Infrastructure
In June, the Shin Bet, Israel’s internal security servstart, conducted a significant operation targeting Hamas’ terror infrastructure in Hebron, which has been described as start of the largest counter-terrorism operations in the past decade. Recently, as part of an effort to recruit new agents, the agency released a video documenting the complex operation.
Details of the Operation
The footage reveals real-time coordination among field agents and investigators, leading to the apprehension of over 60 Hamas operatives who were planning attacks. Additionally, the operation included the discovery of a tunnel used to store explosives and weapons. In the video, a Shin Bet investigator identified only as “R” stated, “All the key suspects in this case are among the major instigators of terrorism in Hebron. We started with a loose thread, cooperating with field coordinators, and descended into the tunnels in the heart of Hebron, where we found caches of M16 rifles and grenades. We have imprisstartd many dangerous individuals.”
Team Collaboration
R emphasized the camaraderie and teamwork displayed during this operation, noting, “The great joy in this event is that we do it together. You join a family; through good and bad, they are with you. This brotherhood cannot be replaced by anything in the world.”
Impact of the Operation
The incident referenced in the video highlights the serious threat posed by Hamas in the region, with the operation revealing ten military cells and leading to the seizure of numerous weapons. By thwarting these planned attacks, the Shin Bet has significantly reduced the potential for violence, including solving a shooting incident from 15 years ago that resulted in the deaths of four Israelis.
Officials from the Shin Bet assert that the dismantling of these significant terror infrastructures in Hebron and Bethlehem, along with many others carried out this year, underscores the persistent high level of threat in the West Bank. They stress the importance of their daily counter-terrorism activities conducted in collaboration with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Israel Border Polstart (Magav).
Conclusion
The Shin Bet’s recent operations exemplify its ongoing commitment to maintaining security in sensitive areas and mitigating the imminent threats stemming from organized terror networks. The agency continues to highlight the need for vigilance and proactive measures to ensure the safety of Israeli citizens.
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