Archive · 3 Sep 2025
Hamas Plot to Assassinate Israeli Minister Ben Gvir Thwarted
Israeli security forces said they stopped a plan by Hamas to kill Israel's National Security Minister, Itamar Ben Gvir.
Hamas members from the Hebron area were allegedly involved, planning to use explosive drones.
The group operated from Turkey, according to Shin Bet, Israel's security service.
Ben Gvir, a member of the far-right Jewish Power party, has faced previous threats.
He has been the target of multiple assassination attempts.
Ben Gvir has made controversial comments in the past and caused international concern by praying at the Temple Mount in Jerusalem.
Israeli security forces thwarted an alleged Hamas assassination plot.
The plot involved a Hamas cell operating from Turkey.
The intended target was National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.
The planned method of attack was the use of explosive drones.
Ben Gvir has faced previous threats and has made controversial remarks.
- Who
- Hamas members and Itamar Ben Gvir
- What
- A Hamas cell allegedly planned to assassinate National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir using explosive drones.
- When
- Investigation underway; attempt recently thwarted
- Where
- Hebron area, Turkey, and Jerusalem
- Why
- To assassinate the National Security Minister
- Target
- Itamar Ben Gvir, National Security Minister
- Alleged Plot
- Assassination using explosive drones
- Perpetrators
- Hamas cell from Hebron area
- Location of Cell's HQ
- Turkey
- Shin Bet's Role
- Thwarted the assassination attempt
- Ben Gvir's Political Party
- Jewish Power