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Israeli teen indicted for Hamas ties, alleged terror plot with M-16 attempt

From Jerusalem Post · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • An 18-year-old Israeli resident was indicted for allegedly joining Hamas and planning a terrorist attack.
  • The suspect, Yousef Ghazawi, reportedly studied weapons, sought explosives material, and attempted to acquire an M-16 rifle.
  • Security forces found ammunition hidden in his home, and authorities are concerned about Israeli citizens acting on behalf of terrorist organizations.

An 18-year-old resident of northern Israel, Yousef Ghazawi, has been indicted for allegedly joining Hamas and planning a terrorist attack against an Israeli town near his home. The indictment, filed by the Haifa District Attorney's Office, follows an investigation by the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) and Israel Police.

According to the joint statement from security forces, Ghazawi studied weapons use and searched for material on explosives. He also reportedly attempted to acquire an M-16 rifle and hid various types of ammunition in his home. Investigators found that Ghazawi supported Hamas and sought to carry out missions on its behalf.

The Shin Bet and Israel Police expressed "great severity" regarding the phenomenon of Israeli citizens acting for terrorist organizations. They stated their commitment to "decisively act in order to thwart any activity against the State of Israel." This indictment comes amid heightened concerns about Israeli citizens being recruited for terror activities, with past thwarted plots involving Hamas-affiliated individuals and weapons networks.

The Shin Bet and Israel Police will continue to act decisively in order to thwart any activity against the State of Israel.

— Shin Bet and Israel PoliceA joint statement from the security agencies regarding the indictment of Yousef Ghazawi.
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