An Israeli Arab citizen in his 20s from Kafr Qasim was arrested recently after intelligence suggested he was in contact with a foreign operative and spreading incitement and propaganda on social media against Israel at that operative’s direction.
The investigation was held by the Shin Bet, Israel’s internal security agency, and the Sharon District Police, and revealed the suspect posted and distributed propaganda content from Hamas. He also spread videos, images, and messages designed to sow panic among the Israeli public, damage Israel’s image internationally, and present a distorted picture of security forces’ activities.
Investigators found the suspect knew the identity of the person he was in contact with and that person’s affiliation with Hamas. He identified with the terror group’s goals and acted out of support for the organization during the war, aiming to advance its messages and give them wide exposure. An indictment on serious charges is expected to be filed against him today (Monday).