Undercover In Italy: Three Palestinians Arrested In Alleged Terror Plot

By Tommy Wilson | Tuesday, 12 March 2024 01:50 PM
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Italian authorities announced on Monday the arrest of three Palestinians on charges related to terrorism, as reported by The Times of Israel.

According to the report, the suspects were allegedly part of a terror cell associated with the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades, a group linked to the Fatah party governing the West Bank. The individuals were said to have been planning attacks on an unspecified foreign country.

The Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades has been designated as a terrorist organization by the United States, Israel, and the European Union, The Times of Israel highlighted.

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Italian police stated, “The suspects engaged in proselytism and propaganda [on behalf of the terror organization]… and planned attacks, including suicide attacks, against civilian and military targets on foreign territory,” as reported by the outlet. The charges against the trio could result in sentences of up to 15 years.

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One of the arrested individuals is reportedly wanted in Israel, with an extradition request already submitted by Israeli authorities.

Matteo Piantedosi, Italy’s Minister of the Interior, expressed gratitude for the successful operation, stating, “The capture of the dangerous terrorists in L’Aquila confirms the continuous commitment and great investigative capacity of our law enforcement agencies,” according to a translation of his tweet.

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