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Israeli recruited by Iran in plot to kill Netanyahu, Gallant
September 19, 2024

An Israeli citizen was recruited by Iranian intelligence agencies to assassinate Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to a joint statement by the Shin Bet security agency and Israel Police. Identified as 73-year-old Moti Maman from Ashkelon, he was taken into custody last month. In addition to Netanyahu, the conspiracy aimed to kill Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and the head of the Shin Bet Ronen Bar. The Israeli was smuggled twice into Iranian territory and received payment for carrying out missions. READ MORE