Israeli Security Forces Arrest Nazareth Man for Attempting to Join Hamas and Target Government Minister

First reported by Srugim · 5 hours ago

What happened

Mohammad Awad from Nazareth was arrested by Shin Bet and police for attempting to join Hamas and planning an attack on an Israeli government minister. Prosecutors are moving forward with charges.

• 01Mohammad Awad, 29, from Nazareth, was arrested for promoting terrorism.
• 02He sought to join Hamas and obtain resources for terrorist activities.
• 03Awad planned an attack targeting a current Israeli government minister.
• 04Shin Bet and Israel Police conducted the arrest and investigation.
• 05Northern District Prosecutor's Office is preparing formal charges.

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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew5 hours ago

Israeli Security Forces Arrest Nazareth Man for Attempting to Join Hamas and Target Government Minister

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew5 hours ago

Nazareth Resident Arrested for Plotting to Join Hamas and Attack Minister Ben Gvir

Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew5 hours ago

Nazareth Resident Charged for Attempting to Join Hamas and Target Israeli Minister

YnetCenter · Hebrew5 hours ago

29-Year-Old from Nazareth Arrested for Attempting to Join Hamas and Target Itamar Ben-Gvir

Now 14Right · Hebrew5 hours ago

Nazareth Man Arrested for Plotting Attack on Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew5 hours ago

Israeli Arab From Nazareth Arrested for Planning Attack on Minister and Contacting Hamas

YnetCenter · Hebrew5 hours ago

Nazareth Man Arrested for Attempting to Join Hamas and Target Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir

WallaCenter · Hebrew5 hours ago

Israeli Resident Arrested for Attempting to Join Hamas and Target Government Minister

SrugimRight · Hebrew5 hours ago

Israeli Citizen from Nazareth Arrested for Attempting to Join Hamas and Target Government Minister

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