Hamas leader's sister arrested in Israel

Israeli security forces arrested the sister of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tel Sheva on suspicion of having ties to Hamas and engaging in incitement and support for terror, Israeli media and the Israel Police reported on Monday morning, The Jerusalem Post reports.

The police statement identified the detained suspect as a close relative of a senior member of Hamas. Media report noted that the relative was 57-year-old Zebah Abdel Salem Haniyeh.

The operation, dubbed “Early Dawn,” was conducted via a multi-department effort. The police-Shin Bet joint operation culminated in the arrest of Haniyeh in an early morning raid carried out by police, border police, Israeli Defense Forces, and the Israel Police aerial unit.

During the raid of Haniyeh’s home compound, security forces reportedly found documents, media, phones, and other evidence indicating her participation in “serious security offenses.”

According to the police, Haniyeh is set to be brought before the Beersheba Magistrate's Court later on Monday to seek an extension of her detention.