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Man arrested for planning terrorist attack with ISIS

Israeli police and the Shin Bet discovered and arrested an ISIS (Islamic State) supporter who had contacted representatives of the terrorist organization abroad in order to carry out an attack, Israeli media reported on Thursday.

The Jerusalem District Attorney issued an arrest warrant at the Supreme Court in early May. Yesterday evening, a prosecutor filed an indictment.

The 22-year-old man was arrested by the Shin Bet on May 6. Investigations revealed that he traveled to Turkey and African countries to contact ISIS representatives.