Israel has captured a leading commander of the Iranian-based Islamic Jihad. Israeli undercover agents captured Abu Ali Casey in the West Bank city of Jenin on Monday. Casey was identified as head of Islamic Jihad in the city, regarded as the largest stronghold of the insurgency group.
| Faith! And what kind o' Paleostinian's named Casey, I ask yez? Next thing y'know, they'll be roundin' up the O'Grady's, too! |
Officers from the Israeli Border Police undercover unit captured Casey after a shootout in which a Palestinian insurgent was killed. The officers found firearms, bulletproof vests and helmets in Casey's house and car. Israeli military sources said Casey was planning a series of attacks on Israeli forces in and around Jenin. They were said to have included suicide bombings, abduction of soldiers and ambushes. |