A Bedouin Israel has been indicted for crossing into the Gaza Strip and joining the Hamas terror organization and then attempting to return to Israel.
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Juma Ibrahim Abu Ghanima, 26, from Hashem Zana in the northern Negev, had crossed into Gaza in 2016 and was arrested by IDF troops in December 2023.
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According to the charge sheet, Abu Ghanima provided Hamas with sensitive information about IDF bases in southern Israel.
Three months after crossing into Gaza, Abu Ghanima commenced military training with Hamas. He underwent advanced training with the terror group's elite Nukhba force, which simulated attacks on Israeli towns and the capture of army posts.
Abu Ghanima also conducted various surveillance operations along the Gaza border and met with high-ranking Hamas officials.
Abu Ghanima is also accused of participating in shooting attacks on the border, espionage activities, and recruitment efforts for Hamas. Furthermore, he allegedly joined a criminal gang in Israel to further Hamas' objectives.
In 2021, Hamas imprisoned Abu Ghanima for two years due to his "failure to comply with the limitations imposed on him." However, following IDF strikes near the prison on Dec. 7, 2023, all prisoners were freed. Three days later, Abu Ghanima attempted to cross back into Israel, where IDF troops apprehended him.
Abu Ghanima now faces charges of serious security offenses, including aiding the enemy in its war against Israel, providing sensitive information to the enemy, membership in a terrorist organization, training for terror purposes, and leaving the country illegally.
This article was first published by i24NEWS.
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