Arab Terrorists Who Attacked IDF Post in August Arrested

(JNi.media) On August 19, the IDF, Shin Bet and Israeli police arrested three assailants for hurling an Improvised explosive device (IED) at the "Panorama" Army post near Beit Jala and the Israeli community of Har Gilo. One soldier was moderately injured as a result of the attack. The IDF spokesperson’s office today released this information.

One perpetrator, Asad Ibrahim Salah Asad, 18, is a resident of the Aida refugee camp, near Bethlehem. Two minors, also residents of the refugee camp, were arrested as well.

During their investigation, the perpetrators confessed to committing the attack. They also admitted to participating in additional terror activities, including manufacturing and hurling IEDs. The findings of the investigation have been submitted to the Military Prosecutor in Judea, in order to issue indictments against the three perpetrators.