Israel Urged to Ban Muslim Brotherhood, Emulate Egypt's Terror Designation
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Columnist Amit Yagur urged Israel to ban the Muslim Brotherhood, following Egypt's permanent designation of the group as a terrorist organization on November 9. Yagur cited a Hamas cell's alleged plot in Germany and Austria, linked to the Brotherhood, as a reason for Israel to act. He proposed Israel join Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE in leading an international campaign against the movement. The article also notes German charges against seven alleged Hamas members and a past dispute between Egypt and Israel.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Columnist Amit Yagur called for Israel to ban the Muslim Brotherhood, like Egypt did on November 9.
- A Hamas cell allegedly planned attacks in Berlin and Vienna for the second anniversary of October 7.
- German prosecutors charged seven alleged Hamas members in September 2026.
- The Muslim Brotherhood was permanently designated a terrorist organization by Egypt.
- Yagur suggested Israel lead an international campaign against the Muslim Brotherhood with regional allies.
Columnist Amit Yagur has called on Israel to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization, mirroring Egypt's recent decision. Yagur's appeal, published on November 14, stems from accusations in Germany against a Hamas cell in Europe and Egypt's move to permanently ban the Brotherhood. The Hamas cell, allegedly led by a Gaza-born individual named al-Fattah who obtained British citizenship, was reportedly planning mass shootings at Jewish and Israeli targets in Berlin and Vienna for the second anniversary of October 7. German federal prosecutors charged seven alleged Hamas members in September 2026, with three arrested in Berlin on October 1, 2025, and another, Mohammed A., detained in London on November 3, 2025, at Germany's request.
Yagur claims al-Fattah, who entered the UK in 2014 and gained citizenship in 2020, was involved in pro-Hamas demonstrations after October 7. He links these actions to the Muslim Association of Britain (MAB), which he associates with the Muslim Brotherhood. According to Yagur, al-Fattah received weapons in Berlin in the summer of 2025 and stored them in Vienna, obtaining forged Greek documents. The thwarting of the attack was reportedly due to intelligence provided by Israel.
Separately, Yagur highlights Egypt's decision on November 9 to indefinitely designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization, extending a previous temporary status. This ban includes 35 entities, such as the movement's civilian and religious infrastructure in Europe. Yagur advocates for Israel to expand this ban to all affiliated branches, non-profits, and funding sources, noting that Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE share Egypt's stance. He believes Israel should collaborate with Egypt, other regional nations, the US, and Europe to lead an international campaign against the movement.
In Egypt, the Muslim Brotherhood was first declared terrorist in 2013, with many leaders, including Muhammad Badi, imprisoned. The article also briefly mentions a prior dispute where Egypt threatened Israel over a campaign to discredit Cairo, involving advisors to Prime Minister Netanyahu.