Israeli security services announced the arrest of an Israeli businessman suspected of being involved in an Iranian-backed assassination plot targeting prominent figures, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, Reuters reports.
The arrest, which occurred last month, comes after the suspect attended two meetings in Iran to discuss the assassination plans. Iranian officials allegedly presented him with plans for terrorist attacks, including proposals for assassinating Netanyahu, Gallant, and Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar. The businessman reportedly requested $1 million for his involvement, but the Iranian officials refused, offering instead to keep in touch and providing him with 5,000 euros (approximately $5,570) for attending the meetings.
The situation follows a series of recent attacks against Hezbollah, including the sabotage and detonation of the group’s communication devices, which is widely believed to have been carried out by Israel’s Mossad.
