Math Professor Arrested for Alleged Terror Plot Targeting Arab Israelis

Israeli authorities have apprehended a university mathematics professor in Petah Tikva, accusing him of meticulously planning a large-scale terror operation aimed at the mass extermination and expulsion of the Arab population. The suspect, described as a mathematician in his 60s from Bar-Ilan University, allegedly conceived the plot, codenamed "AIT" (an acronym for "The People Will Carry Out Transfer"), over three years ago. According to the Central District Attorney's Office, the plan involved simultaneous armed attacks across Israel, with the ultimate goal of killing hundreds and forcibly displacing Arab citizens, Bedouins, and residents of East Jerusalem and Judea and Samaria.

The preparation for the attacks reportedly intensified during the "Guardian of the Walls" operation and escalated into an active phase following the start of the current large-scale military conflict. The indictment details a scheme involving 72 individuals organized into 12 autonomous cells, armed with firearms and knives, to carry out synchronized assaults on hospitals and transportation routes. Written instructions allegedly called for extreme brutality, including harming women and children to incite panic and mass flight.

The accused reportedly scouted various locations across the country for about 18 months in an attempt to recruit followers, but was unsuccessful. He then allegedly approached politician Moshe Feiglin, seeking to leverage his political events to find collaborators. After Feiglin refused, the suspect reportedly began sending blackmailing letters to the politician, demanding assistance. Feiglin's party leadership alerted the police, leading to the suspect's arrest.

Despite employing elaborate security measures, including using a pseudonym "Menachem Livne" and avoiding digital devices, the prosecution is seeking to keep the suspect in custody until the trial concludes.