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20-Year-Old Arrested for Alleged Islamic State Attack Plot
12/17/2025
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- Kinan Azaiza, a 20-year-old Israeli Arab man, was arrested by Shin Bet and the Israel Police after a weeks-long operation.
- Authorities say he pledged allegiance to Islamic State and planned to travel abroad for training.
- Investigators found he intended to attack Israeli soldiers and had contact with foreign operatives.
- Officials report a rise in threats from Islamic State supporters in Israel.
- An indictment against Azaiza is expected.
