Police say East Jerusalem terror attack foiled, 2 men arrested

2 November 2023, 8:54 am Edit

Suspected bomb-making material found in the East Jerusalem home of two terror suspects in a photo released on November 2, 2023 (Israel Police)

Police say that officers working together with the Shin Bet security service foiled a planned terror attack in East Jerusalem.

A statement reveals that two men from the Shaufat refugee camp were arrested some three weeks ago on suspicion of planning a combined shooting and bombing attack.

The statement says the men, both in their 20s, had established a connection with terror groups in the West Bank and obtained material to build an explosive device. They were also planning to buy weapons.

The men have had their remand extended until Sunday when charges are expected to be filed against them, police say.