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US Court Sentences Maryland ISIS Supporter to 15 Years for Plotting Attacks on Jews and Israel Backers
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First reported by Ynet · Jul 9, 2026
What happened
Michael Tikkey Jr. from Maryland received a 15-year sentence for supporting ISIS and planning attacks on Jews and Israel supporters in the US, with lifetime supervision after release.
- 01Michael Tikkey Jr. was sentenced to 15 years for supporting ISIS and planning attacks in the US.
- 02He pleaded guilty to attempting to support ISIS and targeting Jews and Israel supporters.
- 03Tikkey planned to join ISIS in Somalia as a fighter, according to FBI evidence.
- 04He described a backup plan involving attacks on Jewish and pro-Israel sites in the US.
- 05Tikkey researched potential targets and considered shooting people linked to them.
- 06He will be under lifetime supervision after completing his prison term.
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