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Jerusalem Court Convicts Terrorist Who Tried to Murder Soldier to Become Martyr
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 5 hours ago
What happened
Adnan Qariy was convicted by the Jerusalem District Court for attempting to stab an Israeli soldier in December 2024, motivated by nationalist ideology to become a martyr. The court dismissed claims of coercion and mental distress, confirming his confession was voluntary and ideological.
- 01Adnan Qariy convicted for attempted murder of Israeli soldier in Jerusalem, December 2024.
- 02He tried to stab the soldier with a 13 cm knife while shouting extremist slogans.
- 03The soldier fired warning shots and then neutralized Qariy with gunfire.
- 04Qariy claimed mental distress but later admitted nationalist motives to become a martyr.
- 05Court ruled confession was voluntary and rejected defense's mental health claims.
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