Shin Bet detains Israeli man accused of planning Netanyahu assassination
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A Jewish resident of Ashkelon has reportedly been recruited by Tehran to assist in plans to assassinate Israeli politicians.
Israeli authorities have announced the arrest of an Israeli man, Moti Maman, 73, for allegedly being involved in an Iranian conspiracy targeting high-ranking officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. While Maman was apprehended last month, the Israeli security agency Shin Bet only revealed the case's details on Thursday.
Investigators report that Maman, a resident of Ashkelon, made two trips to Iran and accepted compensation in exchange for serving as an Iranian agent. He had previously lived for an extended period in Türkiye and maintained both business and social ties with Turkish and Iranian nationals, according to authorities. Through two contacts in Turkey, he arranged to meet a businessman named Eddy in Iran in April, where he allegedly encountered Iranian security personnel.
Following this initial meeting, Maman was purportedly given tasks, including placing finances and weaponry at designated sites, gathering intelligence, and reaching out to other Israeli citizens.
In August, Maman made a second trip to Iran, where he was instructed to "advance assassination attacks" against Netanyahu, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, as stated by the security agency.
Shin Bet claims that Maman requested $1 million upfront for his involvement, a sum that Iranian intelligence declined. Nonetheless, he allegedly accepted €5,000 for attending the meetings.
Maman's attorney has stated that his client made an "error in judgment in the context of his business" and emphasized that he had previously provided significant assistance to Israeli security services.
The tensions between Israel and Iran have escalated, with both nations frequently accusing each other of orchestrating assassinations on their respective territories. Notably, Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh was killed during a visit to Tehran in July, an act for which the Islamic Republic has blamed Israel. Israel has neither confirmed nor denied its involvement in Haniyeh's assassination.
Rohan Mehta contributed to this report for TROIB News
Israeli authorities have announced the arrest of an Israeli man, Moti Maman, 73, for allegedly being involved in an Iranian conspiracy targeting high-ranking officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. While Maman was apprehended last month, the Israeli security agency Shin Bet only revealed the case's details on Thursday.
Investigators report that Maman, a resident of Ashkelon, made two trips to Iran and accepted compensation in exchange for serving as an Iranian agent. He had previously lived for an extended period in Türkiye and maintained both business and social ties with Turkish and Iranian nationals, according to authorities. Through two contacts in Turkey, he arranged to meet a businessman named Eddy in Iran in April, where he allegedly encountered Iranian security personnel.
Following this initial meeting, Maman was purportedly given tasks, including placing finances and weaponry at designated sites, gathering intelligence, and reaching out to other Israeli citizens.
In August, Maman made a second trip to Iran, where he was instructed to "advance assassination attacks" against Netanyahu, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, as stated by the security agency.
Shin Bet claims that Maman requested $1 million upfront for his involvement, a sum that Iranian intelligence declined. Nonetheless, he allegedly accepted €5,000 for attending the meetings.
Maman's attorney has stated that his client made an "error in judgment in the context of his business" and emphasized that he had previously provided significant assistance to Israeli security services.
The tensions between Israel and Iran have escalated, with both nations frequently accusing each other of orchestrating assassinations on their respective territories. Notably, Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh was killed during a visit to Tehran in July, an act for which the Islamic Republic has blamed Israel. Israel has neither confirmed nor denied its involvement in Haniyeh's assassination.
Rohan Mehta contributed to this report for TROIB News
