Israel busts Hamas terror cell that plotted suicide attacks on cities

A Hamas terror cell in the area of the city of Nablus that was planning to carry out suicide attacks in Israeli city centers has been captured by Israel's security forces. In a statement on Thursday, the Israel Police and the Shin Bet domestic security service also said that the members of the cell had set up a laboratory to manufacture explosives and armed themselves with assault rifles in order to carry out attacks against Israelis. Most of the approximately 20 members had previously committed security offenses.