Minors accused of planning attacks on security forces

The Shin Bet and Israel Police say they are indicting two minors on suspicion of planning to attack Israeli security forces.

Both of the defendants are residents of the so-called Triangle region southeast of Haifa, where more than 260,000 Arab Israelis live. They were arrested for questioning weeks ago, but an indictment was only filed against them today, according to a statement.

One of the defendants, who recruited the second suspect, is accused of undergoing bombmaking instruction.

The two are also accused of watching training videos on making explosives and carrying out attacks, but its unclear how far along the plot was. When arrested, the pair were found to be in possession of vests and communication devices, authorities say.

Central District Police Commander Chief Superintendent Yair Hatzroni decries the “grave security issue” of “Israeli minors promoting terror activists against innocent people and the very security forces protecting them.”