Two terrorists who worked with a Hamas terrorist in Gaza in an attempt to create explosives, finance, and carry out a terror attack were arrested and indicted by Israeli security forces.
Two weeks before Ramadan, and the concern over fermenting unrest due to intentions to limit the ascent of Israeli Arabs to the Temple Mount is preoccupying security authorities.
A Beit Shemesh resident in his 20s attempted to bribe voters to vote for a specific candidate, and tried to buy ID cards to commit voter fraud.
Videos from bystanders and Israeli media showed police forces whipping protesters as well as other forms of force.
The visit was organized as part of Israel Police's efforts to promote public diplomacy across borders with other police forces worldwide.
Upon arrival to the scene, officers recognized a suspicious black crate laying on the beach and closed off the area until demolition experts arrived.
Israel Police Supt. Meital Graff, however, said that the data received by the police does not reflect such a broad phenomenon.
The police found an army bag, ammunition, and bullet casings in the suspects' possession.
Israeli special forces rescued the two hostages from Hamas early on Monday morning in the heart of the southern Gaza city of Rafah.
The northern resident also worked to recruit other Israeli Arabs to help in promoting terrorist activity within Israel.