Israeli lecturer indicted for terror attack plot against Palestinians, Arabs
Key Points:
- A mathematics lecturer at Bar-Ilan University in his 60s was indicted for planning coordinated mass terrorist attacks targeting Arab citizens of Israel and Palestinians, aiming to force their mass transfer.
- The defendant allegedly developed the plan, called “AY”T” (Am Ya’aseh Transfer), from February 2023 until his arrest, intending to activate 12 terrorist cells with 72 attackers using firearms and other weapons across mixed cities and Arab communities.
- The plan included coordination with subversive elements within the IDF and military bombardments to cause Arab populations to flee or be expelled to neighboring regions.
- The defendant attempted to recruit supporters, including Zehut chairman Moshe Feiglin, threatening to damage Feiglin’s public standing when efforts to enlist him failed; Feiglin’s team filed a police complaint upon receiving threatening letters.
- Bar-Ilan University condemned the lecturer’s alleged actions, emphasizing zero tolerance for such conduct and calling for full legal pursuit if the allegations are confirmed.