Israeli police and the Shin Bet announced on Thursday the arrest of Mahmoud Hussein Mohammed Bushkar, a 37-year-old resident of Kabul in northern Israel, on charges of planning a bombing attack.
Investigators allege Bushkar consumed content on explosive-making, purchased materials, conducted experiments and attempted to recruit accomplices, though he failed to secure support.
Inspired by the 2021 Gaza conflict and the ongoing war, Bushkar reportedly sought to create an explosive vest for an attack. The Haifa District Prosecutor has filed an indictment against him.