Islamic Movement figure in Jaffa indicted for witness tampering in school sexual abuse case

The State Prosecutor's Office on Thursday filed an indictment against Mohammad Kabub, 43, principal of the Al-Mustaqbal School in Jaffa, accusing him of indecent acts and sexual harassment of two teachers and four students over several years. His brother Ahmad Kabub, 47, and Ramzi Abu Talib, 57, chairman of the Ajami neighborhood charity committee and a member of the Islamic Council, were also charged with obstruction of justice and witness tampering for allegedly pressuring victims to recant and sign false affidavits. According to the indictment, WhatsApp messages show the cover-up efforts. The Islamic Council in Jaffa held a rally in support of Abu Talib, claiming he was arrested for his efforts to promote reconciliations in the city.

Thursday's indictment marks a significant escalation in the case against the Al-Mustaqbal School principal, who was already under investigation. The addition of charges against Ramzi Abu Talib, a prominent figure in Jaffa's Islamic Movement and a member of the Islamic Council, highlights alleged efforts to suppress the abuse allegations. Abu Talib, along with the principal's brother, is accused of pressuring victims to withdraw their complaints and sign false affidavits. The indictment includes WhatsApp messages that allegedly document the cover-up. The Islamic Council in Jaffa held a rally in support of Abu Talib, claiming his arrest was politically motivated. The case has drawn attention to the influence of the Islamic Movement in Jaffa's local politics. As The Zioneer reported earlier Thursday, the initial indictment against the principal was filed in the morning. The investigation is ongoing.

2 developments

1. 4 hours ago · 13:25 · 2 JulLatest

   Principal Mohammad Kabub indicted for sexual abuse of teachers and students.

2. 13:22 · 2 Jul

   Islamic Movement figure Ramzi Abu Talib charged with witness tampering and obstruction.

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