Author: Gilad Morag
Israeli prosecution has indicted five Israeli men from the Arab city of Taibeh for plotting to blow up iconic Tel Aviv towers with a car bomb in an ISIS-inspired attack. The men, including Sajed Masarwa, Abdullah Baransi, Abed al-Karim Baransi, Mahmoud Azzam, and Ibrahim Sheikh Youssef, allegedly joined ISIS and carried out actions in its name since October 2024. They watched ISIS posts, expressed support, and discussed creating explosive devices. Sheikh Youssef planned the attack after a political statement about building a synagogue on Temple Mount. The group aimed to carry out shooting attacks, planned a car bomb attack on…
Defending Israel’s Leaders: Legal Opinion Submitted to ICC Amit Becher, the head of the Israel Bar Association, recently submitted a legal opinion to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. The opinion sought to defend Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant amidst discussions about potential arrest warrants against them. In his letter to the ICC, Becher emphasized that Israel’s legal system is fully capable and obligated to investigate any allegations brought forward. He highlighted ongoing investigations in Israel regarding cases mentioned in the arrest warrant request by ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan. Becher stressed the robustness and…
Hamas Massacre Victims Seek Justice Victims of the Hamas massacre are taking a stand for justice by petitioning the Supreme Court to establish a national commission of inquiry into the failures of October 7. Families of the murdered, displaced, and hostages held in Gaza are demanding accountability from the political security leadership. Call for Investigation Former minister Izhar Shay and others who lost loved ones in the tragedy are among the petitioners seeking answers. Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara also supports the call for an inquiry, emphasizing the unprecedented nature of the event. Importance of Inquiry The petitioners stress the importance…