[45366] A wave of crime and security incidents alongside political turmoil: A summary of events

[45366] A wave of crime and security incidents alongside political turmoil: A summary of events

Reports on indictments against ISIS operatives, a surge in youth violence, and political turmoil surrounding the conduct of the political and legal echelons.

The fight against terror: Convictions and indictments against ISIS supporters

The Shin Bet and the police have recorded achievements in thwarting internal terror activity. News from the Field on Telegram reported on the filing of an indictment against Muhammad Abd al-Ghani, 20, from Nahf, who swore allegiance to ISIS and planned an attack against soldiers in Karmiel. At the same time, Hot News reported on the conviction of Dr. Muhammad Azzam, a doctor at Soroka Hospital, for membership in a terrorist organization after it was proven that he watched the organization's content and swore allegiance to it. Judge Shosh Strit ruled that Azzam acted according to a modern "joining protocol" based on inspiration without direct contact with the organization.

A wave of violence among youth

The security establishment and the police are dealing with an increase in serious violent incidents. Daniel Amram Uncensored reported on the filing of indictments against teenagers in Petah Tikva who attacked a person over a cigarette, and against three minors in Pisgat Ze'ev who attacked a teenager on the grounds that he "snitched to the police." MK Yoav Segalovitz sharply criticized the government in War Room 🎗️ and argued that the Prime Minister's dysfunction is the root of the problem in dealing with crime.

Political turmoil and criticism against the Attorney General

The political system is in turmoil over the conduct of legal counsel and the government. MK Moshe Gafni sharply attacked the Attorney General and the High Court of Justice in Political Arena ‼️, and called on the PM to "kick her down the stairs." Gafni also expressed anger at Shas, which, according to him, continues to function in the government despite the Haredi decision to withdraw. On the other hand, Haggai Huberman praised in Political Arena ‼️ the work of the Religious Zionism ministers in promoting settlement in Judea and Samaria.