According to the Israeli newspaper Jerusalem Post, local time on October 5th, Israeli police arrested an American tourist in Tel Aviv for claiming that he intended to attack the headquarters of the Israel Defense Forces.
On the evening of the 4th, this man appeared near the Keria military base, where the Israel Defense Forces headquarters is located. He took photographs of the base surroundings and attempted to enter the base. He also declared against Israeli soldiers that he was going to ‘carry out a terrorist attack’.
Israeli police have confirmed the arrest of the tourist. They said his suspicious behavior led to suspicions among security personnel, which resulted in his arrest. The man is scheduled to appear in court on the 5th of this month. Israeli police will request an extension of his detention period. The police said they are investigating the incident, and the suspect will undergo a mental evaluation later.
There is currently no information indicating that this American tourist is planning an attack. Israeli media reports claim that police suspect him of being mentally unstable, and Israel is considering expelling him.
