Israel Nabs Hamas Cell Planning Suicide Bombings in Jerusalem, Haifa

A masked Hamas militant, dressed as a 'martyr,' plays with a mock up of a suicid
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Ynetnews reports: The Shin Bet has uncovered a terror cell of more than 20 Hamas members from across the West Bank who planned suicide bombings in large Israeli cities, it was cleared for publication on Thursday.

The cell operated in the Nablus area and recruited four suicide bombers who were supposed to carry out attacks in crowded locations in Haifa, Jerusalem and different bus stops.

Most of the arrested cell members have served time in Israeli prison in the past for their involvement in terror activity against Israel.

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