Bar-Ilan Lecturer Accused of Planning Mass Terror Attack Against Arabs, Denies Danger

A lecturer at Bar-Ilan University, accused of planning a large-scale terror attack against Arabs and Bedouins, appeared in court on Monday seeking release to house arrest. He asserted that he is no longer dangerous and that his life has been completely upended since his arrest. The lecturer, whose name is currently withheld from publication, stated, "My lawyer suggested I play a little crazy and it would lighten the sentence. I am completely sane and stand by my actions." He also requested not to be held in detention with Muslims, expressing fear due to the small size of the country and the fact that some guards are Muslim and aware of his charges.

The Central District Prosecutor's Office filed an indictment against the lecturer earlier on Monday. The indictment alleges he planned to establish 12 cells comprising 72 Jewish operatives to simultaneously carry out attacks against Arabs and Bedouins across Israel. This plan, which he reportedly called "Ha'ayit" (an acronym for "The people will carry out a transfer"), was intended to cause hundreds of deaths and trigger a mass exodus of Arabs from Israel and Palestinians from the West Bank. The indictment claims the lecturer estimated the attack would result in 600-700 fatalities and that he intended to recruit help from within the IDF and broadcast real-time calls for public participation in the violence.

Furthermore, the indictment states that during 2025, the lecturer attempted to enlist Moshe Feiglin, chairman of the Zehut party, in his plan. After Feiglin did not respond to his overtures, the defendant allegedly attempted to pressure him through threats. The Zehut party confirmed that upon receiving letters, Feiglin and party leadership immediately contacted the police and filed a complaint. The prosecution has charged the lecturer with multiple offenses, including preparing to commit an act of terror, extortion by threats, and obstruction of justice.

Bar-Ilan University issued a statement expressing shock at the allegations, calling for the police and prosecution to deal with the lecturer severely if the accusations are proven true. The university emphasized its zero tolerance for actions contrary to Jewish, Israeli, and human values, and especially its own institutional values. The lecturer has been suspended immediately pending the outcome of the legal proceedings.