Israel says suspect planning shooting attack arrested near Hebron

Israeli forces have arrested a Palestinian man who Israel says was planning to carry out a shooting attack against Israeli civilians in the West Bank.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said the suspect, identified as Abd al-Rahman, was apprehended on September 12 in the Hebron area during an operation conducted with guidance from the Israel Security Agency (ISA), Caliber.Az reports per the IDF statement.

According to the IDF, the suspect was planning to carry out the attack imminently.

The Israeli military said its forces continue to conduct operations across the West Bank aimed at preventing attacks.

By Sabina Mammadli