Turkey arrests Iranians plotting to kidnap Israeli ambassador

Following warnings from the Israeli and Turkish security services, Ankara announced today, Thursday, the arrest of a cell of 8 people who planned to carry out operations against the Israelis. The Turkish security service arrested 8 people, including 5 Iranians, who planned to attack Israeli citizens on Turkish soil.Information from Al Arabiya reported that the operation took place last week, but was not announced until today. It also indicated that the cell planned to kidnap the former Israeli ambassador along with his wife.