i24NEWS reports that Muhammad Awad, 29, a Nazareth resident arrested for plotting to assassinate National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and attempting to join Hamas, worked as a security guard at the central bus station in Afula. The Northern District Prosecutor's Office has filed a statement of claim (intent to indict) against him.
i24NEWS reported Tuesday afternoon that Muhammad Awad, a 29-year-old Israeli citizen from Nazareth, was employed as a security guard at the central bus station in Afula while attempting to join the Hamas terror organization and planning an attack on National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir. The Northern District Prosecutor's Office filed a statement of claim indicating its intent to indict Awad.
As The Zioneer reported earlier on Tuesday (at 13:43 and 13:55), Awad was arrested by the Shin Bet and police on suspicion of plotting to assassinate Ben Gvir and promoting terrorist activity. The minister responded by saying he would not be deterred.
Awad's employment as a guard at a public transportation hub raises questions about security vetting procedures. The investigation is ongoing, and further details on the plot are pending.
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