ALBAWABA - The Israeli police announced earlier today that it had detained Sabah Abdel Salam Haniyeh, sister of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh from her home in Tel Sheva.
The Israeli police launched an investigation into alleged "terror" allegations, with the involvement of the Israeli Shabak. A police spokesperson said that Haniyeh is "suspected of having contact with Hamas operatives and identifying with the organization while inciting and supporting acts of terrorism in Israel".
The Israeli police claimed to have found "documents, media, telephones, other findings and evidence linking her to the commission of serious security offenses against the State of Israel" as they raided Haniyeh's sister. She is due to be arraigned in the Be'er Sheva Magistrate Court on Monday.
Deputy Commissioner Amir Cohen claimed that the detention of Sabah Haniyeh is aimed at "safeguarding the peace and security of Israeli citizens,".
Ismail Haniyeh, who currently resides in Qatar, is the current head of Hamas’s political bureau.
Al-Aqsa Flood operation against Israel
Hamas military group announced on Oct. 7 a military operation called "Al-Aqsa Flood" against Israel which is the biggest offensive in decades.
Palestinian fighters “infiltrated” Israel from the Gaza Strip and captured military bases and took hostages as photos and videos went viral online showing Hamas fighters on vehicles inside Israel and others paragliding into occupation territory.
In response, Israeli armed forces announced targeting Hamas positions inside the Gaza Strip. Thousands were killed, and dozens of thousands of others were injured in the Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip.
