Israel's Mossad spy agency released a statement on Thursday saying that it "apprehended" an Iranian plotting to kill an Israeli in Cyprus, with his interrogation "on Iranian soil" leading to arrests by Cypriot security forces.

The statement came after the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday appreciated "the thwarting of the Iranian terrorist attack in Cyprus against Israeli targets," without providing much details.

Cypriot authorities declined to comment on the matter, however, local media, mentioning unidentified sources, reported a foiled plan to attack Israeli or Jewish targets by suspects that were operating from a breakaway statelet, recognised only by Turkey, in the north of the divided Mediterranean island.

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The Mossad said an Iranian man named Yusef Shahabazi Abbasalilu was "apprehended" in "a counter-terrorist operation on Iranian soil".

<h2>Iranian man confesses to 'receiving weapons'</h2>

According to the Israeli agency, during cross-questioning Abbasalilu confessed to having "received detailed instructions and weapons from senior Revolutionary Guards personnel in Iran" regarding an Israeli businessman he was to assassinate in Cyprus.

As per AFP reports, a video that was circulated by the Mossad, which the news agency could not verify, showed a man, called Abbasalilu, detailing his arrival in Cyprus and making preparations to kill an Israeli with the help of 'Pakistanis'&nbsp;there.

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The man then recalls being ordered by his Iranian handlers to return to Iran since the Cypriot police were on his tail.

"In the wake of the information that he gave to investigators, the cell was dismantled in an operation by the Cypriot security services," the Mossad said, noting "a series of arrests in Cyprus last week".

The Israeli agency said it had exposed part of "a continuing effort to carry out terrorist attacks and harm Israelis and Jews around the world".

Earlier this month, Netanyahu said that the vast majority of Israel's "security problems stem from Iran and its proxies".

Israel also condemned its arch-foe for seeking to obtain nuclear arms. Iran denies the claim.

While speaking at a military ceremony on Thursday, Netanyahu said that Israel would not be bound by any international agreement of Tehran's nuclear programme, adding: "We will retain our right and duty to defend ourselves, by ourselves, from any threat."

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Israel's Mossad spy agency released a statement on Thursday saying that it "apprehended" an Iranian plotting to kill an Israeli in Cyprus, with his interrogation "on Iranian soil" leading to arrests by Cypriot security forces.

Israel's Mossad spy agency released a statement on Thursday saying that it "apprehended" an Iranian plotting to kill an Israeli in Cyprus, with his interrogation "on Iranian soil" leading to arrests by Cypriot security forces. The statement came after the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday appreciated "the thwarting of the Iranian terrorist attack in Cyprus against Israeli targets," without providing much details. Cypriot authorities declined to comment on the matter, however, local media, mentioning unidentified sources, reported a foiled plan to attack Israeli or Jewish targets by suspects that were operating from a breakaway statelet, recognised only by Turkey, in the north of the divided Mediterranean island. Breaking: In a counter-terrorist operation on Iranian soil, the Mossad apprehended the head of a terror cell which planned on attacking Israelis in Cyprus, thwarting the attack. Senior Mossad official: "We will reach whoever foments terrorism against Jews and Israelis around the… pic.twitter.com/UKZDVQNe11 — Israel ישראל 🇮🇱 (@Israel) June 29, 2023 × The Mossad said an Iranian man named Yusef Shahabazi Abbasalilu was "apprehended" in "a counter-terrorist operation on Iranian soil". Iranian man confesses to 'receiving weapons' According to the Israeli agency, during cross-questioning Abbasalilu confessed to having "received detailed instructions and weapons from senior Revolutionary Guards personnel in Iran" regarding an Israeli businessman he was to assassinate in Cyprus. As per AFP reports, a video that was circulated by the Mossad, which the news agency could not verify, showed a man, called Abbasalilu, detailing his arrival in Cyprus and making preparations to kill an Israeli with the help of 'Pakistanis' there. Also read: Turkey’s intelligence claims to have exposed Mossad ring working against Iran The man then recalls being ordered by his Iranian handlers to return to Iran since the Cypriot police were on his tail. "In the wake of the information that he gave to investigators, the cell was dismantled in an operation by the Cypriot security services," the Mossad said, noting "a series of arrests in Cyprus last week". The Israeli agency said it had exposed part of "a continuing effort to carry out terrorist attacks and harm Israelis and Jews around the world". Earlier this month, Netanyahu said that the vast majority of Israel's "security problems stem from Iran and its proxies". Israel also condemned its arch-foe for seeking to obtain nuclear arms. Iran denies the claim. While speaking at a military ceremony on Thursday, Netanyahu said that Israel would not be bound by any international agreement of Tehran's nuclear programme, adding: "We will retain our right and duty to defend ourselves, by ourselves, from any threat." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Israel's spy agency Mossad nabs man in Iran for planning attack in Cyprus

Kazakhstan's security services said Sunday they have arrested a foreign&nbsp;spy&nbsp;allegedly plotting an&nbsp;attack&nbsp;against the&nbsp;president&nbsp;and other high-level officials.

"A foreign&nbsp;intelligence&nbsp;agent, a Kazakh citizen, was arrested&nbsp;on&nbsp;March 25 in Nur-Sultan by the counter-espionage&nbsp;services," the National Security Committee said in a statement.

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The suspect "was&nbsp;planning&nbsp;an&nbsp;attack&nbsp;against the&nbsp;president&nbsp;of&nbsp;Kazakhstan&nbsp;and a number of high-level officials," as well as against members of the special services and security forces, the statement said.&nbsp;

A foreign-made gun, drugs and large sums of money had been found during a search of his home.

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The statement added the suspect had confessed after his arrest and a terrorism investigation had been opened.&nbsp;

Kazakhstan, a former Soviet republic and Central Asia's richest country, descended into violence in early January when peaceful protests over a fuel price hike unravelled into bloody clashes and looting.

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More than 200 died and&nbsp;President&nbsp;Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called in troops from a Russia-led security bloc to re-establish control.

Kazakhstan&nbsp;framed the violence as an&nbsp;attack&nbsp;by "terrorist groups" and has criticised foreign media coverage of the events.&nbsp;

Kazakhstan's security services said Sunday they have arrested a foreign spy allegedly plotting an attack against the president and other high-level officials. "A foreign intelligence agent, a Kazakh citizen, was arrested on March 25 in Nur-Sultan by the counter-espionage services," the National Security Committee said in a statement.

Kazakhstan's security services said Sunday they have arrested a foreign spy allegedly plotting an attack against the president and other high-level officials. "A foreign intelligence agent, a Kazakh citizen, was arrested on March 25 in Nur-Sultan by the counter-espionage services," the National Security Committee said in a statement. Also read | Sidelining mentor, Kazakhstan president takes leadership of ruling party The suspect "was planning an attack against the president of Kazakhstan and a number of high-level officials," as well as against members of the special services and security forces, the statement said. A foreign-made gun, drugs and large sums of money had been found during a search of his home. Watch | Kazakhstan President Tokayev rejects calls for an international probe into a crisis that killed 200 The statement added the suspect had confessed after his arrest and a terrorism investigation had been opened. Kazakhstan, a former Soviet republic and Central Asia's richest country, descended into violence in early January when peaceful protests over a fuel price hike unravelled into bloody clashes and looting. Also read | Russian troops withdraw from Kazakhstan as state of emergency ends More than 200 died and President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called in troops from a Russia-led security bloc to re-establish control. Kazakhstan framed the violence as an attack by "terrorist groups" and has criticised foreign media coverage of the events.

Kazakhstan arrests spy 'planning attack' on president

Two teenagers have been charged with planning an attack at a school in Australia using guns and explosives in an act police Wednesday alleged was designed to harm &quot;a large number of people&quot;.&nbsp;

The plot targeting the school in South Australia&#39;s Riverland region came to the attention of authorities earlier this month with the two young men arrested soon after.

Detective Superintendent Des Bray said they were accused of planning &quot;an attack at a school involving the use of firearms and explosives which could have led to multiple deaths&quot;.

&quot;Two teenage boys -&ndash; aged 16 and 18 -&ndash; are in custody. The younger has been charged with a count of solicit to murder, while the older teenager has been charged with aggravated counts of threatening to kill,&quot; he said.

&quot;There is no evidence to show that any other person was linked with this matter, nor did the two individuals have possession of firearms.&quot;

The alleged plot was foiled a day after police in Melbourne arrested a 20-year-old man who they claimed was planning to buy a gun and kill as many revellers as possible on New Year&#39;s Eve in the city.

Police said that man, Ali Ali, was an Islamic State sympathiser, but there was no mention of any extremist group link to the teenagers in South Australia.

Bray said it will be alleged the pair were involved in planning the attack between June 1 and November 7 this year.

The main towns of the fruit-producing Riverland region northeast of Adelaide include Renmark, Berri, and Loxton.

Two teenagers have been charged with planning an attack at a school in Australia using guns and explosives in an act police Wednesday alleged was designed to harm 'a large number of people'

Two teenagers have been charged with planning an attack at a school in Australia using guns and explosives in an act police Wednesday alleged was designed to harm "a large number of people". The plot targeting the school in South Australia's Riverland region came to the attention of authorities earlier this month with the two young men arrested soon after. Detective Superintendent Des Bray said they were accused of planning "an attack at a school involving the use of firearms and explosives which could have led to multiple deaths". "Two teenage boys -– aged 16 and 18 -– are in custody. The younger has been charged with a count of solicit to murder, while the older teenager has been charged with aggravated counts of threatening to kill," he said. "There is no evidence to show that any other person was linked with this matter, nor did the two individuals have possession of firearms." The alleged plot was foiled a day after police in Melbourne arrested a 20-year-old man who they claimed was planning to buy a gun and kill as many revellers as possible on New Year's Eve in the city. Police said that man, Ali Ali, was an Islamic State sympathiser, but there was no mention of any extremist group link to the teenagers in South Australia. Bray said it will be alleged the pair were involved in planning the attack between June 1 and November 7 this year. The main towns of the fruit-producing Riverland region northeast of Adelaide include Renmark, Berri, and Loxton.

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