Israeli forces foil terror plan to strike Tel Aviv


A plot to carry out terrorist activities in Israel made by residents of the Bedouin town of Tel Sheva was uncovered by the Shin Bet and the Southern District of the Israel Police, and an indictment was filed against them on Thursday.

During the month of July, the Shin Bet and the police jointly arrested several suspects, including three residents of Tel Sheva in the Negev. The three arrested were identified as Wadi Atta, Assi (Matsab) Abu Asa, and Maawiya Abu Asa, the Shin Bet and Israel Police said. During the investigation by the Shin Bet and the Southern District Police, it was revealed that Atta attempted to initiate terrorist plots in Israel and sought to recruit others to further his plan.

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