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FBI Arrests Louisiana Man Accused of Fighting for Hamas During 7 October Attack
A man from Louisiana, identified as Mahmoud Amin Ya'qub al-Muhtadi, has been arrested by the FBI on charges of participating in a terrorist attack in Israel last month. According to an unsealed criminal complaint, al-Muhtadi had traveled to the US with a false visa application and lied about his past, claiming he had never been involved in terrorist activities.
The complaint alleges that al-Muhtadi was part of a Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7th, which resulted in nearly 1,200 deaths and over 250 kidnappings, including dozens of US citizens. He is accused of coordinating an armed group to travel into Israel and participated in the attacks.
Al-Muhtadi had submitted an electronic visa application in Cairo in June 2024, stating that he intended to live in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and work in "car repairs or food services." However, his application was riddled with false information, including denying any past involvement with paramilitary organizations or terrorist activities.
The FBI claims that al-Muhtadi had years-long affiliation with a Hamas-aligned group, including carrying out firearms training. Phone calls reviewed by the agency revealed that he coordinated an armed group to travel into Israel and participated in the attacks.
Al-Muhtadi was expected to appear in court on Friday, where he faces charges of visa fraud and conspiring to provide support for a foreign terrorist organization. His arrest was facilitated by a joint taskforce investigating the murder and kidnapping of American citizens during the October 7th attack, which also involved Israeli security organizations.
The US attorney general stated that al-Muhtadi's presence in the US had been discovered by law enforcement agencies, and he has now been found guilty of participating in the atrocities committed on October 7th. Al-Muhtadi is currently being held at a correctional center in Louisiana, where he will face trial for his alleged crimes.
The arrest marks a significant development in the investigation into the October 7th attack, which was one of the deadliest days for Jewish people since the Holocaust. The case highlights the complexities and challenges of identifying and prosecuting individuals involved in terrorist activities, particularly those who have managed to evade detection while living in the US with false identities.
A man from Louisiana, identified as Mahmoud Amin Ya'qub al-Muhtadi, has been arrested by the FBI on charges of participating in a terrorist attack in Israel last month. According to an unsealed criminal complaint, al-Muhtadi had traveled to the US with a false visa application and lied about his past, claiming he had never been involved in terrorist activities.
The complaint alleges that al-Muhtadi was part of a Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7th, which resulted in nearly 1,200 deaths and over 250 kidnappings, including dozens of US citizens. He is accused of coordinating an armed group to travel into Israel and participated in the attacks.
Al-Muhtadi had submitted an electronic visa application in Cairo in June 2024, stating that he intended to live in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and work in "car repairs or food services." However, his application was riddled with false information, including denying any past involvement with paramilitary organizations or terrorist activities.
The FBI claims that al-Muhtadi had years-long affiliation with a Hamas-aligned group, including carrying out firearms training. Phone calls reviewed by the agency revealed that he coordinated an armed group to travel into Israel and participated in the attacks.
Al-Muhtadi was expected to appear in court on Friday, where he faces charges of visa fraud and conspiring to provide support for a foreign terrorist organization. His arrest was facilitated by a joint taskforce investigating the murder and kidnapping of American citizens during the October 7th attack, which also involved Israeli security organizations.
The US attorney general stated that al-Muhtadi's presence in the US had been discovered by law enforcement agencies, and he has now been found guilty of participating in the atrocities committed on October 7th. Al-Muhtadi is currently being held at a correctional center in Louisiana, where he will face trial for his alleged crimes.
The arrest marks a significant development in the investigation into the October 7th attack, which was one of the deadliest days for Jewish people since the Holocaust. The case highlights the complexities and challenges of identifying and prosecuting individuals involved in terrorist activities, particularly those who have managed to evade detection while living in the US with false identities.
this is crazy man what kinda guy shows up on our shores thinking he can just fake his way into a new life and get away with being part of some terrorist group 
it's like he thought he was above the law or something news like this makes me wanna stay safe at home 
no idea how many more people might be in similar situations we need to be on our toes and report any suspicious activity ASAP 
his case is super worrying for me as a fan of american heroes like johnny depp and dwayne 'the rock' johnson 
i hope justice is served ASAP
anyway i'm just glad justice is being served and hopefully his accomplices will be brought to justice too 
how does one even get past all that security on an electronic visa app? 
and he just casually lied about his past like it was no big deal? 
but seriously, the numbers are crazy 1200+ deaths what's going on with our world right now? 
I'm so glad the FBI stepped in to catch this guy, he must've been planning something huge 
and now we just have to wait and see how this all unfolds 
. and of course, he had to get involved with Hamas - how original 
. and 1200+ deaths? that's just great, because now we're gonna waste more money on another trial and possibly another terrorist. i'm sure it'll be a slam dunk case... in theory 
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i feel like we're in a real-life spy novel or something 
how did he even get into the us with a false visa application?!?! it's just so shocking that someone could be so deceitful and hurt so many innocent people 
what's crazy is that he was able to sneak into the country with fake docs and pretend he didn't have any connections to Hamas, but I guess you can't fool the system forever 
. I mean, I'm all for giving people a second chance and all that, but this guy's got some serious explaining to do... and from what I've read about it, it doesn't look good 
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. Reminds me of old times when everyone was super strict about travel documentation, it feels like we're losing that sense of security now. Also can't help but think about all those innocent lives lost on October 7th... 1200+ people died, and it's just not something you ever get used to 
. And what really gets me is how these ppl manage to hide their true intentions for so long, it's like they're playing a real-life game of cat and mouse with the authorities 
