Israel Makes Arrests In Bush Assassination Plot

July 18, 2008 · Filed Under Uncategorized

Israel arrested six Arabs today for plotting to set up an al-Qaeda cell in Israel and then shoot down President Bush’s helicopter.

Israel’s Shin Bet domestic intelligence agency monitored the suspects through electronic intercepts and other means as the plot progressed.

Israel’s Shin Bet counter-intelligence agency said one of the suspects had used his mobile phone to film helicopters at a sports stadium in Jerusalem that was used as a landing site for Bush’s delegation.

The suspect then posted queries on Web sites frequented by al Qaeda operatives, asking for guidance on how to shoot down the helicopters, the agency said in a statement.

Computers confiscated at the time of their arrest revealed bomb making manuals and other terror related materials.