Police, Shin Bet arrest terrorist suspected of arson, attempted stabbing attack in West Bank

Jerusalem Post/Israel News"I set fire to a vehicle near a tent belonging to Jewish settlers, and at the same time, I planned to stab a settler," the terrorist confessed.Follow us on GoogleA knife used by a terrorist during an arson and attempted stabbing attack at Hanania's farm near Geva Binyamin in the West Bank on October 5, 2026.(photo credit: ISRAEL POLICE SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)NOVEMBER 13, 2026 01:54Israel Police and the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) arrested a terrorist suspected of setting fire to a vehicle and attempting to carry out a stabbing attack at Hanina's Farm near Geva Binyamin in the West Bank, according to a joint statement.The incident occurred on October 5, when the suspect, a man in his 30s from the Palestinian village of Rammun, arrived near the farm carrying a gas lighter and a knife with a blade approximately 10 centimeters long, according to the investigation.The terrorist allegedly set fire to a vehicle before threatening farm residents with the knife.Residents spotted the terrorist, subdued him, and alerted police. The suspect sustained minor injuries during the confrontation and was taken to a hospital for medical treatment.Officers from the Binyamin Police Station and forensic investigators from the Judea and Samaria District arrived at the scene, collected evidence, and seized the knife and lighter believed to have been used in the incident.Illustrative: Border police troops conduct large-scale operation to thwart illegal immigration to Israel. September 29, 2024. (credit: POLICE SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)The investigation was subsequently transferred to the Israel Police's Judea and Samaria District Central Unit (Yam'ar), which worked alongside the Shin Bet.Terrorist admits to planned attackAccording to the joint police and Shin Bet statement, the terrorist admitted that he intended to carry out a stabbing attack during questioning."I set fire to a vehicle near a tent belonging to Jewish settlers, and at the same time, I planned to stab a settler."The court repeatedly extended the suspect's detention as the investigation continued.On Wednesday, following the conclusion of the investigation, prosecutors filed a statement against the suspect on suspicion of attempted murder and planning hostile military activity, and requested that he remain in custody pending further legal proceedings.Follow us on Google