"Fighting and Jihad": Indictment Against an Arab from the North Who Incited Terrorism Online

The Northern District Attorney's Office filed an indictment against a resident of Yafia for incitement to terrorism on social media. The defendant posted images of Sinwar and Yassin, called for 'fighting and jihad' against Israel, and shared a Hamas post celebrating the killing of two soldiers.

The Northern District Attorney's Office filed an indictment today (Friday) against a resident of Yafia in the north for severe incitement offenses committed on social media. According to the indictment, the suspect published content in memory of terrorist organization leaders, including Yahya Sinwar and Ahmed Yassin, and called for continued 'fighting and jihad' against the State of Israel. He also praised terrorists who carried out attacks against civilians and security forces. Another charge attributes to him sharing a Hamas post that celebrated the fall of Major Yaniv Kola and Lieutenant Itai Yaavetz. The suspect was arrested following an investigation by the Northern District Police, and his detention was extended periodically. With the filing of the indictment, the prosecution requested his detention until the end of proceedings. The police stated that they would act decisively against incitement and support for terrorism.