Jerusalem: Israel’s internal security agency, Shin Bet, announced on Wednesday that it had prevented an alleged assassination attempt on far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.
According to the agency, a Hamas cell based near Hebron in the occupied West Bank planned to use explosive drones to carry out the attack. Shin Bet said the cell members were arrested in a joint operation with the Israeli army in recent weeks.
The suspects are believed to have been working under the direction of Hamas operatives in Turkey. Investigators said they had already obtained several drones and intended to arm them with explosives to target Ben Gvir, who lives in a settlement close to Hebron.
In response, Ben Gvir posted on Telegram thanking Shin Bet for its actions. He wrote that another attempt on his life had been stopped and warned that those captured would face strict prison conditions.
Israel claims it foiled drone attack plot to kill far-right minister Ben Gvir during a period of heightened tension. The country has been engaged in a nearly two-year-long military campaign in Gaza following the October 2023 Hamas-led assault.
Officials stated that this was not the first attempt against the minister. Early in 2023, Israeli police reported arresting a Palestinian man accused of planning to assassinate Ben Gvir.
Ben Gvir is one of the most controversial figures in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition government. Known for his hardline views, he has repeatedly opposed any deal with Hamas and strongly supports Israel’s annexation of the West Bank.
The Shin Bet emphasized that the latest arrests highlight Hamas’s continuing efforts to attack Israeli leaders. Israel claims it foiled drone attack plot to kill far-right minister Ben Gvir as part of its broader campaign to counter Hamas activities in the West Bank and Gaza.
This case underscores the deep mistrust and ongoing hostilities between Israel and Hamas, with political and security implications for both sides.
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