Gaza Man Arrested for Alleged Involvement in Terrorist Attack in Israel
On October 7, 2023, a brutal terrorist attack against Israel left dozens dead, including at least four American citizens. Now, a man from Gaza has been arrested for his alleged involvement in the attack.
Mahmoud Amin Ya’qub Al-Muhtadi, 33, a Gazan native currently residing in Lafayette, Louisiana, was arrested yesterday for his alleged involvement in the Hamas-led terrorist attack against Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.
“After hiding out in the United States, this monster has been found and charged with participating in the atrocities of October 7 — the single deadliest day for Jewish people since the Holocaust,” said Attorney General Pamela Bondi. “While nothing can fully heal the scars left by Hamas’s brutal attack, this Department’s Joint Task Force October 7 is dedicated to finding and prosecuting those responsible for that horrific day, including the murder of dozens of American citizens. We will continue to stand by Jewish Americans and Jewish people around the world against anti-Semitism and terrorism in all its forms.”
Al-Muhtadi is charged with participating in the Hamas-led terrorist attack against Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. According to court documents, Al-Muhtadi is an operative for the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine’s (DFLP) military wing, the National Resistance Brigades (NRB, also known as the Martyr Umar al-Qasim Forces), a Gaza-based paramilitary group that participated in the Hamas-led terrorist attack against Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.
According to the complaint, on the morning of Oct. 7, 2023, Al-Muhtadi learned about the Hamas invasion, armed himself, gathered others, and crossed into Israel with the intention of assisting in Hamas’s terrorist attack. In addition, Al-Muhtadi allegedly provided false information in his U.S. visa application relating to his involvement with a paramilitary organization, connection to Hamas, participation in a terrorist attack, and military training.
The Joint Task Force October 7 (JTF 10-7) and the FBI New Orleans Field Office are investigating the case, with valuable assistance from Israeli authorities. Al-Muhtadi is currently being held without bail.
Mandatory Facts:
Defendant: Mahmoud Amin Ya’qub Al-Muhtadi
Criminal Charges: Participating in the Hamas-led terrorist attack against Israel on Oct. 7, 2023
City and State: Lafayette, Louisiana
Exact Date: October 7, 2023
Sentence or Outcome: Currently being held without bail
Dollar Amounts: None
Tags: Violent Crime, Terrorism, Gaza, Israel, Hamas, Lafayette, Louisiana
Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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