Israeli Arab Teen Arrested for Planning ISIS-Inspired Attack
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
An 18-year-old from Umm al-Fahm, Mustafa Jibrin, has been indicted for pledging allegiance to ISIS and planning an attack against IDF soldiers in Jerusalem's Old City. He confessed and implicated an accomplice, who has also been arrested. The investigation uncovered digital evidence supporting the charges, including ISIS propaganda and pledges of loyalty on Jibrin's phone.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Mustafa Jibrin, 18, from Umm al-Fahm, indicted for ISIS allegiance and planned attack.
- The planned attack targeted IDF soldiers in Jerusalem's Old City.
- Jibrin confessed and an accomplice has also been arrested.
- Investigation uncovered digital evidence including ISIS posts and pledges.
- The probe was a joint effort by the Coastal District Police and Shin Bet.
An indictment was filed Tuesday against Mustafa Jibrin, an 18-year-old resident of Umm al-Fahm, who pledged allegiance to the Islamic State (ISIS) and planned an attack against IDF soldiers. Jibrin confessed during his investigation and revealed an accomplice, who has since been arrested and is currently in security forces' custody.
The joint investigation by the Coastal District's Central Unit and the Shin Bet security agency, which began last month, focused on severe offenses against state security, including membership in a terror organization and preparation for a terror act. Evidence gathered indicated that Jibrin had sworn loyalty to ISIS and, over the past year, had been planning the attack targeting IDF soldiers in the Old City of Jerusalem.
Searches of Jibrin's home uncovered digital materials and other findings that corroborated suspicions of his support for the terror group and involvement in the attack plot. His phone contained ISIS posts, videos, and pledges of allegiance to the organization.
