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Shin Bet Reportedly Declined to Probe Professor Accused of Plotting Mass Murder

The Shin Bet reportedly declined to investigate a math professor accused of plotting to murder hundreds of Arab citizens, despite evidence of concrete steps taken. The professor allegedly sought help from right-wing figures, including Moshe Feiglin, and was indicted on charges related to preparing a terrorist attack.

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Shin Bet Reportedly Declined to Probe Professor Accused of Plotting Mass Murder
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  1. 01Shin Bet reportedly declined to investigate professor accused of plotting mass murder.
  2. 02Professor allegedly planned to kill hundreds of Arab citizens and incite a massacre.
  3. 03Suspect sought to recruit prominent right-wing figures, including Moshe Feiglin.
  4. 04Professor indicted on charges of preparing a terrorist attack.
  5. 05Shin Bet's Jewish Division passed the investigation to the police.

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