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Israeli Businessman Moti Maman Arrested for Alleged Iranian Plot to Assassinate Netanyahu, Gallant, Shin Bet Chief

Sep 19, 2024, 09:43 AM

Israeli security services have arrested Moti Maman, a 73-year-old Israeli businessman from Ashkelon, for allegedly being recruited by Iranian intelligence to assassinate Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Shin Bet Director Ronen Bar. Maman, who had been living in Turkey, was detained in August following a joint investigation by Shin Bet and the Israeli police. The investigation revealed that Maman had been smuggled into Iran twice to meet with intelligence officers. He reportedly demanded $1 million for the assassination plot, which was ultimately foiled by Israeli authorities.