Alert citizen played hand in catching Herzliya terror suspect
January 5, 2016A resident of Herzliya alerted police to the location of terror suspect Ahmad Khatib on Tuesday, after the Arab from eastern Jerusalem threatened to carry out an attack in the coastal city.
Police and Israel Security Agency (ISA or Shin Bet) forces spent a tense morning in hot pursuit of Khatib before finally capturing him with the help of the Israeli, identified as Shai.
“I have a real estate office,” Shai told Yedioth Ahronoth. “Before I entered the office, one of the people on the street told me [police] hadn’t caught him yet.” He said he checked the outlet’s news app and saw the mugshot publicized by police, “when suddenly I saw him in front of me.”
“He was crossing the street and talking on the phone,” the Israeli recounted. “He looked dazed, stressed. He was walking back and forth. As if he knew they were looking for him.”
“One of the office’s agents called the police. I went outside and laid him down on a bench out here in a matter of seconds,” Shai concluded. “Police arrived really quickly.”
According to police Khatib quarreled with his father before threatening to carry out an attack. He then passed through a police barricade near Jerusalem and drove towards central Israel, abandoning his vehicle in Herzliya.
The 20-year-old Arab has a previous criminal record.
Similar posts
-
Dear World: I Don't Care
November 2, 2023By Avi Lewis I don’t care that you sympathize with Hamas I know you wouldn’t tolerate any of ...
-
Stand With Israel!
October 17, 2023Stand with Israel. Don't stand with the extreme terror organization Hamas. This is a war about huma...
-
Israel Thanks You For Your Support
October 13, 2023Israel extends its heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you, dear friends and supporters, f...
-
How Israel Benefits the United States
October 5, 2023The relationship between Israel and the United States has been a cornerstone of American foreign po...
-
How Israel Helps Its Arab Neighbors
September 27, 2023Introduction Israel, a country known for its rich history and complex geopolitical landscape, ha...
-
The Amazing Country of Israel
September 15, 2023Introduction Nestled in the heart of the Middle East, Israel is a nation with a remarkable histo...
-
Israel Safeguards The World From Terror Attacks
August 23, 2023Introduction In an era where terrorism poses a significant threat to global security, Israel sta...
-
Israel Helps The World With Water Recycling
August 10, 2023Introduction In a world grappling with the challenges of water scarcity and resource management,...
