Zehut Party Leader Feiglin Responds to Extortion Attempt Linked to Terror Plot

Moshe Feiglin, chairman of the Zehut Party, has responded to an extortion attempt against him by a Bar Ilan University mathematics lecturer who allegedly planned a mass terror attack targeting Israeli Arabs. Feiglin stated that upon receiving the extortion letters and threats from the accused, he and the party leadership immediately filed a complaint with the Israel Police. He expressed gratitude to law enforcement for their swift action and confidence in the security and judicial authorities to deal with the perpetrators.

The lecturer is accused of planning a large-scale terrorist attack against Arab and Bedouin citizens, aiming to cause the deaths of hundreds and incite the flight and expulsion of the Arab population from Israel and Palestinians from Judea and Samaria. According to the indictment filed by the Central District Prosecutor's Office, the plan involved establishing 12 terror cells to carry out simultaneous killings across the country.

The indictment details that the lecturer envisioned 72 Jewish assailants in 12 cells, armed with various weapons, operating in mixed cities and Arab towns, with a goal of 600-700 Arab and Bedouin casualties. The plan was reportedly named "The Eagle - A People Will Do Transfer."

Furthermore, the lecturer allegedly attempted to recruit participants for the attack by using a supposed election conference for Moshe Feiglin as a cover. Attendees were to believe they were joining a political event, only to be secretly enlisted for the terror attack scheduled for the following day.

The indictment claims the lecturer repeatedly tried to involve Feiglin in his plan, but Feiglin did not comply. The lecturer then allegedly attempted to extort Feiglin, threatening to release a letter that he believed would cause Feiglin public damage before elections if he did not assist in advancing the terror plot. Feiglin reportedly received the letter and discarded it.