Eleven men from Israel and Samaria were arrested over the plot, which also included plans to attack Ben-Gurion Airport and to kidnap soldiers.
War on Terror
The terrorist, well-known as a Hamas activist, had targeted two Jewish children, according to Religious Zionism Party MK and Hebron resident Orit Strook.
Cell leader Muhammad Khaled Halaila made contact with Hamas operatives in Strip, who provided him with instructions on how to manufacture explosives.
The IDF has been stepping up raids and targeting inciters, the police have prioritized readiness.
Palestinian terrorists have long used the medical center as a base to plan and carry out terror attacks, according to the IDF.
The terrorist, reportedly an Arab Israeli from Tamra in the Lower Galilee, was neutralized.
Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi: “We’re releasing some reserves, knowing that we’ll call on them again.”
Palestinian terrorists in Judea, Samaria and the Jordan Valley have killed five civilians and wounded many others since Oct. 7.
Hundreds of soldiers entered the Nur Shams camp near Tulkarm in Samaria, 10 miles from Netanya. This reporter joined them.
Three other officers were wounded when Shay Germay’s vehicle was hit by an explosive device during an operation in the city.
