In a joint operation by the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) and the Northern District’s Central Unit (Yamar) of the Israel Police, two Israeli Arab residents of Deir al-Asad were arrested in recent weeks on suspicion of conspiring to carry out a terror attack against Jews.
According to the findings of the Shin Bet and police investigation, Abd al-Rahman Omar, a resident of the village, planned to carry out a car-ramming attack targeting Jews, in collaboration with others. The motivation was connected to the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip and Omar’s support for Hamas.
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According to the investigation, the second suspect, Nahar Asadi, also a resident of Deir al-Asad, agreed to Omar’s proposal to carry out a terror attack against Jews. It was also discovered that the planning of the attack occurred while both suspects were consuming extremist materials with ISIS-oriented content.
Following the investigation, the Haifa District Attorney’s Office (Criminal Division) filed an indictment today against both suspects in the Haifa District Court.
“The Israel Security Agency and Israel Police view any involvement by Israeli citizens in activities that endanger the security of the state and its citizens with utmost severity, and will continue to act to thwart terrorism and bring all those involved to justice,” a joint statement read.
