Israeli lecturer indicted for planning mass terror attack against Palestinians, Arab Israelis
An Israeli mathematics lecturer at Bar-Ilan University in his 60s has been formally indicted on charges of preparing to commit an act of terrorism, extortion by threats, and obstruction of justice. Prosecutors state the accused planned a mass-killing plot targeting hundreds of Arabs and Palestinians, seeking to drive them from Israel and the West Bank. The scheme allegedly involved organizing 12 coordinated terror cells consisting of 72 attackers, targeting women and children, attempting to recruit military insiders, and envisioning air force support. Following the indictment, the university immediately suspended the professor.
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- ✓ An Israeli mathematics lecturer in his 60s at Bar-Ilan University was indicted for planning a mass terror attack against Palestinians and Arab Israelis.
- ✓ Prosecutors state the accused planned 12 coordinated terror cells with 72 attackers to murder hundreds of Arabs and Palestinians.
- ✓ The charges against the lecturer include preparing to commit an act of terrorism, extortion by threats, and obstruction of justice.
- ✓ Bar-Ilan University suspended the professor immediately following the indictment.
What changed
Prosecutors officially indicted Shahar Nevo on multiple charges following an investigation into a mass-casualty terror plot against Arabs and Palestinians.
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Bar-Ilan Lecturer Indicted for Mass Terror Plot
An Israeli mathematics lecturer at Bar-Ilan University in his 60s has been formally indicted on charges of preparing to commit an act of terrorism, extortion by threats, and obstruction of justice. Prosecutors state the accused planned a mass-killing plot targeting hundreds of Arabs and Palestinians, seeking to drive them from Israel and the West Bank. The scheme allegedly involved organizing 12 coordinated terror cells consisting of 72 attackers, targeting women and children, attempting to recruit military insiders, and envisioning air force support. Following the indictment, the university immediately suspended the professor.
Why it matters
The case exposes extreme domestic security threats originating from within academic institutions in Israel, specifically targeting Arab Israelis and Palestinians. The alleged plot involved sophisticated military-style planning, including coordination with insider contacts and demands for aerial strikes. Bar-Ilan University swiftly acted to distance itself from the accused by issuing an immediate suspension.
What is confirmed
- An Israeli mathematics lecturer in his 60s at Bar-Ilan University was indicted for planning a mass terror attack against Palestinians and Arab Israelis.
- Prosecutors state the accused planned 12 coordinated terror cells with 72 attackers to murder hundreds of Arabs and Palestinians.
- The charges against the lecturer include preparing to commit an act of terrorism, extortion by threats, and obstruction of justice.
- Bar-Ilan University suspended the professor immediately following the indictment.
Still unconfirmed
- The professor reportedly asked to go home during the proceedings.
What to watch next
- Further legal proceedings and court hearings in the State Attorney's case against the mathematics lecturer.
- Additional details regarding potential co-conspirators or the recruitment of military insiders.
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- Ynetnews — Professor allegedly sought IDF insiders and air support in mass-killing plot, then asked to go home
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- Haaretz — 'Targeting women and children' • Israeli professor indicted for plotting mass-casualty terror attacks on Arabs
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