Shin Bet Thwarts Hamas-Affiliated Shooting Attack by Birzeit University Students in Ramallah

Jul 22, 2024, 12:59 PM

The Shin Bet, in collaboration with the IDF and the Israeli police's Gideonim Unit, thwarted a significant terror attack planned by Hamas-affiliated students from Birzeit University in Ramallah, West Bank. Five members of the student council, known as 'Katla Islamiya,' were arrested for attempting to carry out a shooting attack for the terror group. Authorities confiscated an assault rifle and thousands of dollars in cash provided by Hamas. This operation highlights the ongoing security challenges posed by Hamas in the region.