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Friday, October 3, 2025
Charges filed against man suspected of transporting terrorists who carried out Ramot Junction attack
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Prosecutors have filed charges against Nader Muhtaseb, who is suspected of transporting the two terrorists who carried out a deadly shooting attack in Jerusalem last month.
The 29-year-old East Jerusalemite is accused of dropping the two terrorists at Ramot Junction, where they opened fire on civilians, killing six and injuring a dozen more before they were shot dead by bystanders.
According to the indictment filed against him today, Muhtaseb was contacted by a go-between who arranges transportation for Palestinians residing illegally in Israel and offered NIS 400 for the job.
Prosecutors say that while driving the two to the junction, Muhtaseb took note of their bags and requested the pair open them.
When they refused, the driver apparently began to suspect that they were carrying firearms. He nevertheless transported them after a conversation with the broker, however.
Upon later realizing that the passengers had carried out the shooting that morning, Muhtaseb destroyed his phone, which contained the correspondence arranging the ride, and disposed of its remains.
He is charged in the Jerusalem District Court with unlawful transportation, reckless manslaughter, causing serious injury and obstruction of justice. Prosecutors request that he remain in detention until the end of the proceedings against him.
The Times of Israel Community.