Egyptian officials have arrested 14 suspects on allegations of membership in the international Al-Qaeda terrorist organization, according the London-based Arabic-language newspaper Al Hayat.

The suspects, who were caught in Cairo, were accused of trying to set up an Al-Qaeda terrorist cell in Egypt. They are being held for questioning by Egyptian security personnel.

Israeli security officials have said they believe Al-Qaeda has already begun to set up operations in Judea, Samaria and Gaza.