The Shin Bet security agency says it recently foiled an Islamic State-inspired attack by four West Bank Palestinians who manufactured some 100 explosive devices to be used against IDF troops.
The four suspects, arrested last month, are named by the Shin Bet as Murad Markatan, Hasin Markatan, Muhammad Markatan and Ahmed Markatan, all residents of Tarqumiyah near Hebron.
The Shin Bet says the cell prepared some 100 explosive devices using online guides and instructions the head of the cell, Murad Markatan, received from contacting Islamic State operatives abroad. The cell also had assault rifles and makeshift submachine guns, the agency says. It says the cell planned to attack IDF troops in the West Bank.
The 100 bombs were safely detonated by police sappers, and the other weapons were seized. The four suspects have been charged with serious security offenses, the Shin Bet says.
