Jericho man preaching 'destruction to Zionists', support for Hamas arrested in nightime raid
The suspect is alleged to have operated a number of social media accounts through which he would publish incitement against Israel and the IDF, alongside praise and support for Hamas.
In the early hours of Wednesday, Jericho police, in collaboration with the Israel Defense Forces, apprehended an individual in a nighttime operation. The investigation was a joint effort involving the Judea and Samaria District's Observation and Intelligence Unit, Border Police, and the IDF's 417th Brigade. The suspect, a 39-year-old man, was accused of disseminating inflammatory content on social media platforms, advocating for the destruction of Israel and its military, and expressing admiration for Hamas.
"God chose the name Hamas for us, and we did not know that its meaning in Hebrew is 'destruction and ruin,' and that it would be destruction and ruin for the Zionist occupiers," the suspect allegedly posted. Another post he made read: "Set ambushes and strike your enemies," accompanied by images praising members of Hamas. Upon discovery, the suspect was found hiding in bushes close to his residence and was subsequently transferred to the Ma'aleh Adumim police station for interrogation.
According to police reports, the suspect has ties to the Muslim Brotherhood in the northern Gaza Strip and is also connected to Hamas operatives.
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