Over the past two weeks, ISIS has concentrated its activity mainly in Afghanistan and Africa The Israeli security forces detained six residents of Nazareth on suspicion of planning to carry out attacks for ISIS The Egyptian security forces continued their counterterrorism efforts In the Sinai Peninsula. Two suicide bombing attacks were carried out in Kabul, claiming dozens of lives. In Syriathe Kurdish security forces revealed ISIS’s intentions to carry out an attack against the Al-Hawl camp.
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The Shin Bet’s investigation revealed that the suspects were inspired by ISIS content to which they were exposed online, which led to “a deep identification” on their part with the terrorist organization’s ideas. At some point, they decided to carry out attacks in ISIS’ name.