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Police rearrest terror detainee freed in January hostage deal, suspecting new plot
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Police arrest a Palestinian terror suspect who was previously released as part of a hostage-prisoner exchange, after he was suspected to have renewed his involvement in terrorist activity, overnight on October 29, 2025. (Israel Police)
Police last night rearrested a Palestinian terror suspect who had been released earlier this year in a hostage-prisoner exchange during Israel’s January truce with Hamas, law enforcement announces.
The Bethlehem resident was initially detained around a year ago after police found 25 explosives in his possession, police say.
He is suspected of having supplied homemade explosives to terror groups.
West Bank District police raided his home last night and arrested him for interrogation on suspicion of renewing his involvement in terrorist activity.
Hebrew outlets report that he was planning an attack near Rachel’s Tomb.
The suspect is 16 years old, according to the Israel Hayom daily.
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