Turkish Authorities Arrest Suspects for Alleged Collaboration with Mossad
In a surprising turn of events, Turkish authorities have arrested 33 suspects on suspicion of collaborating with the Israeli intelligence agency, Mossad. The suspects are accused of participating in a spying program targeting foreign citizens in Turkey, with arrest warrants issued for at least 46 people. The operations were conducted in eight districts of the country, raising concerns about potential security threats.
The arrests come amid fears of an assassination plot targeting senior members of the terrorist organization Hamas. According to reports, the Mossad allegedly planned to assassinate and arrest groups of foreigners living in Turkey, although no further details about the investigation have been provided.
Tensions have escalated following the recent killing of Abdel Fattah Ma’ali, a close associate of the Hamas leader Yahya Ayash. In response to the assassination, a member of the Hamas political bureau, Azat al-Rishek, issued a direct threat to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling on Israel to surrender.
This recent development adds to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, with both sides issuing threats and escalating tensions. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant previously warned that senior Hamas officials were “on borrowed time,” while Prime Minister Netanyahu claimed to have instructed Mossad officials to act against the Hamas leaders.
The situation remains fluid, with Turkish authorities continuing their investigation into the alleged collaboration with Mossad and the potential security threats it poses. The arrests and the reported assassination have brought the long-standing conflict between Israel and Hamas to the forefront once again, raising concerns about the potential for further violence and retaliation.