Shin Bet Deal with Ra'amgate Suspect's Release
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Abd Abu Shahada, the central suspect in the Ra'amgate affair, was released from detention without restrictive conditions after 10 days. He was arrested based on Shin Bet intelligence alleging fund transfers and election fraud. Abu Shahada called his arrest a "false arrest" and a "witch hunt" by the Shin Bet aimed at silencing Arab society's vote.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Abd Abu Shahada, Ra'amgate suspect, released without conditions after 10 days.
- Shin Bet intelligence led to Abu Shahada's arrest for alleged fund transfers and fraud.
- Abu Shahada claims his arrest was a politically motivated "witch hunt" to silence Arab voters.
- He vowed Arab society would continue its struggle through democratic means.
- Abu Shahada thanked supporters from both Arab and Jewish communities.
Abd Abu Shahada, the main suspect in the Ra'amgate affair, has been released from detention without restrictive conditions. Abu Shahada, a journalist and chairman of the Muslim Council in Jaffa, was arrested based on information provided by the Shin Bet to the police. The intelligence agency suspected him of transferring funds and election fraud. The information was reportedly transferred on election day, and after 10 days of detention, Abu Shahada was released without any restrictions and with no established suspicions against him.
Upon his release, Abu Shahada stated, "I have just come out of a false arrest of several days. A political investigation, completely baseless. A witch hunt by the Shin Bet in service of the Prime Minister, who is trying to threaten and silence us, and to delegitimize the very vote of Arab society. They will not succeed."
He added, "Arab society has chosen to struggle with democratic tools, and no persecution will succeed in silencing us. Thanks to everyone who expressed support and opposition, Arabs and Jews."
