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Foiled Terrorist Attack: Gaza Man Arrested at Israeli Mall

2/17/2026

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Muhammed Abu Attaya, a Gaza terrorist, was arrested last week after infiltrating Israel and entering Kanyon G mall in Kfar Saba.
He was released in the 2011 Shalit deal after being convicted of serious offenses.
He attempted to enter the mall twice.
A security guard identified him as a Palestinian Authority resident without proper ID.
Authorities view the incident as a foiled terrorist attack, and an Israeli man suspected of smuggling him into the country was also arrested.

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Story summary

Muhammed Abu Attaya, a Gaza terrorist, was arrested last week after infiltrating Israel and entering Kanyon G mall in Kfar Saba.
He was released in the 2011 Shalit deal after being convicted of serious offenses.
He attempted to enter the mall twice.
A security guard identified him as a Palestinian Authority resident without proper ID.
Authorities view the incident as a foiled terrorist attack, and an Israeli man suspected of smuggling him into the country was also arrested.