Two supporters of Islamic State (ISIS) were arrested in east Jerusalem for intending to carry out a terror attack, the Israel Security Service (Shin Bet), Border Police, and Jerusalem District Police announced on Monday.
The terrorists had reportedly pledged allegiance to ISIS, acquired chemical materials for explosives, and intended to target civilians and security forces in the Jerusalem area.
Planned to detonate car bomb near Knesset
The two had planned to detonate a car bomb full of gas tanks near the Knesset in Jerusalem, as per the indictment.
Furthermore, the indictment bill charges the two with conspiracy to a terrorist act of operating with weapons for terrorist purposes, training or instruction in a terrorist act, membership in a terrorist organization, and obstruction of justice. In addition, according to the bill, during the month of October, one of the defendants hung Hamas flags in the neighborhood where he lives.
The police and the Shin Bet uncovered their plans, leading to their arrest before any attacks could be carried out, and today, an indictment will be filed against them by the prosecutor's office.
This event follows two other individuals indicted for supporting the Islamic State and planning an explosive attack in the Jerusalem area a week and a half prior.