Israel Police working with the ISA (Israel Security Agency – Shin Bet) have arrested an electronic engineer who was working as the ‘computer expert’ for the Islamic Jihad. The Gazan resident was indicted by Israel on a number of charges including espionage, contact with enemy agents, and hacking into computers.

On February 23, 2016, the suspect, a man in his 20s, was arrested on his way to meet with some children to test their capabilities. Authorities have learned the suspect in custody was enlisted into the terror organization in 2011while continuing to host a radio show and simultaneously carry out assignments for the terror organization. He broke into the Hamas Interior Ministry computers and developed a system to tap into street cams, enabling him to monitor activity on streets via the municipal system.

Upon completion of the investigation the southern district prosecutor determined there was sufficient evidence to indict him.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)