On October 4, Israeli police arrested an American tourist near the Kiriya military base in Tel Aviv, where the IDF headquarters is located. The man claimed to launch a terrorist attack in the area. According to Israeli media reports on the 5th, the man appeared near the military base in Kiria on the evening of the 4th. His behavior was suspicious, drawing the attention of security personnel. Not only did he photograph the surrounding environment of the base, but he also tried to enter the base, claiming to launch a terrorist attack. A statement issued by the Israeli police on the 5th confirmed that a tourist with “suspicious behavior” was arrested near a security facility in Tel Aviv, without mentioning his nationality. The man is scheduled to appear in court on the 5th. At that time, the police will apply to extend his period of detention. The police said they have launched an investigation into the incident involved, and the suspect will then undergo a psychiatric assessment. Israeli media reported that the police suspected the man was in an unstable state of mind. The Israeli side is considering expelling him from the country.

On October 4, Israeli police arrested an American tourist near the Kiriya military base in Tel Aviv, where the IDF headquarters is located. The man claimed to launch a terrorist attack in the area. According to Israeli media reports on the 5th, the man appeared near the military base in Kiria on the evening of the 4th. His behavior was suspicious, drawing the attention of security personnel. Not only did he photograph the surrounding environment of the base, but he also tried to enter the base, claiming to launch a terrorist attack. A statement issued by the Israeli police on the 5th confirmed that a tourist with “suspicious behavior” was arrested near a security facility in Tel Aviv, without mentioning his nationality. The man is scheduled to appear in court on the 5th. At that time, the police will apply to extend his period of detention. The police said they have launched an investigation into the incident involved, and the suspect will then undergo a psychiatric assessment. Israeli media reported that the police suspected the man was in an unstable state of mind. The Israeli side is considering expelling him from the country.