IDF Captures Central Israel Bus Bomber After Five-Month Manhunt

Abed al-Karim Snober, the Palestinian terrorist responsible for planting bombs in three buses in the Tel Aviv suburbs of Bat Yam and Holon in February 2025, was arrested in Nablus after a months-long manhunt by Israeli security forces including the IDF, Shin Bet, ISA, and Border Police. The breakthrough came after Snober accidentally detonated explosives he was handling, which wounded him and triggered a 19-hour pursuit that ended with his capture. Authorities discovered and dismantled several additional ready-to-use explosives near his hideout. The indictment revealed that Snober's brother, also from Nablus, provided logistical support and bomb-making materials, knowing of the attack plans but failing to report them. Israeli officials emphasized that the arrest is a significant operational and intelligence success and reaffirmed their commitment to protecting Israeli civilians from terrorist threats. The incident underscores ongoing concerns about Palestinian terrorism targeting civilians and the importance of continuous intelligence efforts to prevent such attacks.