Netanyahu assassination plot busted, Shin Bet claims terminally ill anti-government activist arrested for plotting to kill Israeli Prime Minister

Israeli authorities have arrested and indicted a woman in her 70s, described as a terminally ill anti-government activist, for conspiring to assassinate Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu using a rocket-propelled grenade or explosive device according to KAN public broadcaster.

Details of the arrest and charges

The suspect, a resident of Tel Aviv, was detained approximately two weeks ago following intelligence gathering and a police investigation led by the Shin Bet security service. Police say she sought help from fellow activists to acquire weapons and gather detailed information about Netanyahu’s security arrangements.

The indictment states the suspect "was involved in political protest activities against the Israeli government" and, after receiving a terminal diagnosis, decided to attempt assassination as a "sacrifice" to save the state.


She revealed her assassination plan to another activist and asked him to assist her in acquiring a rocket-propelled grenade for the attack.

Additionally, she sought his help in gathering information about the prime minister’s schedule, movements, and security arrangements, according to the prosecutor.

The man refused to participate and attempted to convince her to abandon the plan. However, when he realized his efforts were unsuccessful, he reported her to the authorities, which ultimately led to her arrest.

The suspect’s age and health condition add unusual gravity to the case. Reports describe her as a 73-year-old woman who decided to ‘take Netanyahu with her’ as a final act of protest against the government.

Following her arrest, the woman was placed under house arrest with strict restraining orders prohibiting her from approaching Netanyahu or government buildings. The indictment is expected to lead to a criminal trial with terror-related charges.

Her defense counsel has not commented publicly pending formal proceedings.

The arrest is part of a broader context of heightened political discord and incidents targeting Israeli leaders. Prime Minister Netanyahu, a deeply polarizing figure, has long accused opponents of incitement against him and his family.

Such rhetoric has been linked to a charged environment for political violence; in 1995, former Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin was assassinated by a right-wing extremist opposed to his peace efforts.