The dismantled terrorist cell, last week, was linked to ISIS's Sahel branch, which sought to establish a Moroccan presence. The group of 12 members, aged 18-40, received direct orders from the Sahelian «External Operations Committee» to plan and execute attacks.
Moroccan national Abdel Aziz Kadi, who held U.S. permanent residency, carried out a stabbing attack in Tel Aviv, injuring four people before being shot dead. Despite undergoing multiple security checks by Israeli authorities, he was allowed entry into the country on a tourist visa.