Israeli Citizen Arrested for Alleged Iranian-Backed Plot to Assassinate Netanyahu and Gallant

Sep 19, 2024, 06:40 AM

An Israeli citizen has been arrested for allegedly being recruited by Iran to assassinate high profile Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Shin Bet Director Ronen Bar. The suspect, an Israeli Jewish businessman in his 70s, was reportedly smuggled into Iran twice and received payment for the assassination missions. The arrest took place last month in August, and the suspect had been living in Turkey for years. The Israeli security services, including the Shin Bet and police, disclosed the thwarted plot in a joint statement.