📰 Israel says it detains suspected ISIS-linked operative in southern Syria

QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – The Israeli army stated on Saturday it detained a man suspected of being “handled by ISIS” during an overnight operation in southern Syria, and seized weapons at the site. The individual was transferred for interrogation, the army added, without revealing his identity.

Avichay Adraee, the Israel Defense troops (IDF) Arabic-language representative, stated on X, “In a nighttime operation, troops of the 474th Brigade arrested a suspect being handled by ISIS in southern Syria. ” He added, “The 52nd Battalion of the 474th Brigade completed a nighttime operation over the weekend in the al-Rafid area in southern Syria, during which a person suspected of involvement in terrorist activity and being handled by ISIS was apprehended. ” Adraee persisted, “The operation was carried out with the participation of field investigators of Unit 504, and the suspect was transferred for interrogation in the country. Indeed, ” He said “combat means” were found during the operation and were seized.

By Atoun Jan