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Israeli-Arab Teen Arrested for ISIS-Inspired Attack Plot

9/30/2025

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Issa Madi, an 18-year-old Israeli-Arab from Akko, was arrested for planning an attack on soldiers.
He was reportedly inspired by ISIS and maintained contact with ISIS operatives overseas.
A shirt with ISIS insignia was found on another terrorist involved in the December 2024 Qalandiya attack.
The incidents highlight ongoing concerns about domestic terrorism and youth radicalization in Israel.

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Story summary

Issa Madi, an 18-year-old Israeli-Arab from Akko, was arrested for planning an attack on soldiers.
He was reportedly inspired by ISIS and maintained contact with ISIS operatives overseas.
A shirt with ISIS insignia was found on another terrorist involved in the December 2024 Qalandiya attack.
The incidents highlight ongoing concerns about domestic terrorism and youth radicalization in Israel.