ISIS videos, a gun and a bulletproof vest: preparations for the "great war"

Three defendants were convicted in a plea deal on weapons and terrorism charges. One of them purchased a gun and a bulletproof vest in preparation for the 'great war', and distributed ISIS videos. The sentences: 32 to 51 months in prison.

Three defendants were convicted this morning (Thursday) in court as part of a plea deal with the Jerusalem District Attorney's Office on weapons and terrorism charges. Muhammad Abd al-Nabi was convicted of actions with weapons for terrorist purposes, Gabriel Mashaal of a weapons deal and carrying a weapon, and Mahmoud Mashaal was convicted of trading in weapons and ammunition and carrying a weapon. Al-Nabi was sentenced to 51 months in prison, Gabriel to 32 months, and Mahmoud to 36 months. According to the amended indictment, in 2022 al-Nabi found disassembled M16 bullets in a grove and hid them. In 2024, Mahmoud Mashaal decided to purchase a semi-automatic pistol following a conflict with his cousin. In 2025, al-Nabi approached Gabriel to purchase a weapon 'for the purpose of the great war', and the three purchased a gun for 35,000 shekels. In September 2025, al-Nabi showed a video of the killing of civilians related to ISIS and sent additional videos. In October 2025, he purchased a bulletproof vest for 1,600 shekels.