Prosecutors indict Beersheba man, 28, for attempted attack on former MK Mossi Raz

Prosecutors have indicted a 28-year-old man from Beersheba on suspicion of agreeing to carry out a paid attack on former Knesset member Mossi Raz. The indictment details how the suspect, Asaf Israel Arye, allegedly armed himself with a knife and pepper spray and traveled to Raz's home, intending to carry out the assault.

According to the indictment filed by attorney Oread Shalew, Arye was contacted via Instagram by an individual named Avi, who presented himself as an activist seeking individuals for paid tasks. Initially asked to distribute flyers, Arye reportedly stated he was capable of "more serious jobs," including stabbing and arson, and even priced various violent actions. He negotiated payment and timing with Avi.

The agreement with Raz involved Arye attacking the former MK, documenting the act, and receiving 8,000 shekels. Arye then traveled from Beersheba to Lod, purchased a burner phone, and equipped himself with pepper spray and a knife. He reportedly left his personal phone with a friend to hinder identification before heading to Raz's neighborhood.

Upon reaching Raz's vicinity, Arye photographed the area and sent the media to Avi. He claimed he did not carry out the attack because police vehicles were observed nearby. Subsequently, Arye was asked to provide the address of former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar for additional payment. He received a total of about $1,000 through a digital wallet for these tasks. Arye then destroyed the burner phone and deleted communications to conceal evidence, but was later arrested with a knife in his possession.

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