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Israeli-American “Ashkelon hacker” extradited to U.S. on hate-crime and cyber charges
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First reported by Ynet · Jun 23, 2026
What happened
Michael Keidar, an Israeli-American known as the “hacker from Ashkelon,” was extradited from Norway to the United States. He faces hate-crime, cyber and threat charges tied to Jewish institutions, the Israeli Embassy and ADL offices, and could get up to 35 years if convicted.
- 01Michael Keidar was extradited to the United States from Norway.
- 02He faces hate-crime and cyber charges over threats to Jewish institutions.
- 03Prosecutors say he could receive up to 35 years in prison.
- 04The case includes threats against the Israeli Embassy and ADL offices.
- 05He also allegedly gave false hostage-scare information to Georgia police.
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Full coverage · 5 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
Kan NewsCenter · HebrewJun 23, 2026
Israeli-American “Ashkelon hacker” extradited to U.S. on hate-crime and cyber charges
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 23, 2026
Ashkelon Hacker Extradited to U.S., Faces Up to 35 Years Over Terror Threats
Now 14Right · HebrewJun 23, 2026
Ashkelon Hacker Extradited to the U.S. Faces Up to 35 Years in Prison
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