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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 651

assassinations

Tiberias residents Yoni Segal, 18, and Omri Mizrahi, 20, who were arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran on June 30, 2025. (Screenshot used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law/Channel 12 News)
July 3, 2025, 6:13 pm
Suspected Iran spies accused of plotting assassination of ‘senior figure’ in Israel
Agent offered suspects shooting training, promised them and their families safe haven in Islamic Republic once deed was done; West Bank man also indicted on espionage charges
By Charlie Summers
A woman lights a candle to show support outside the Israeli embassy in Stockholm, Sweden, on October 9, 2023, after the October 7 Hamas-led terror onslaught on Israel. On the fence is affixed an Israeli flag, and on the ground is the pre-Islamic Republic flag of Iran. (Jonathan Nackstrand / AFP)
February 7, 2025, 5:51 am
In Sweden, Iran’s proxies recruit criminals and minors to threaten Israelis, Jews
IRGC threats in the Nordic country have skyrocketed since Oct. 7, 2023, with some nearly succeeding — including an attempted bombing outside the Israeli embassy in Stockholm
By Bart Schut
The seal of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is seen on the Headquarters in Washington, Saturday, December 7, 2024. (AP/Jose Luis Magana, File)
January 1, 2025, 6:53 pm
FBI seizes over 150 homemade pipe bombs in Virginia man’s home
Informant says suspect Brad Spafford supported political assassinations and used photos of President Biden for target practice
By AP
A view of the blast scene, which killed the commander of Russian armed forces' chemical, biological and radiation defense troops, Igor Kirillov, and his assistant, according to the Russian Investigative Committee, outside a residential building on Ryazansky Avenue in Moscow on December 17, 2024. (Alexander Nemenov/AFP)
December 18, 2024, 11:38 am
Russia: Suspect in general’s killing was recruited by Ukrainian special forces
In statement after arrest, Moscow says Uzbek man was promised $100,000, refuge in ‘a European country’ in exchange for carrying out fatal bombing attack on WMD chief
By AFP
Russian Maj. Gen. Igor Kirillov, the chief of the Russian military's radiation, chemical and biological protection unit, attends a briefing in Kubinka Patriot park, outside Moscow, Russia, on June 22, 2018. (AP Photo, File)
December 17, 2024, 11:53 am
Russia’s top WMD general killed by bomb in Moscow in apparent Ukrainian operation
Ukrainian source says Igor Kirillov, head of ‘Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Protection’ forces, killed in special op after he allegedly deployed chemical weapons on battlefield
By Agencies
Moti Maman, accused of being recruited by Iran to advance an assassination plot of Israel's prime minister, defense minister, or the head of the Shin Bet, is seen in a court in Beersheba on September 19, 2024. (Dudu Greenspan/Flash90)
December 11, 2024, 11:15 pm
Iran managing to recruit surprising number Jewish Israelis for spying ops
Recruits are initially tasked with carrying out innocuous tasks for money; later missions to assassinate high-profile figures have so far been foiled by security services
By Reuters and ToI Staff
Otzma Yehudit party head National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir holds a faction meeting in the Knesset on November 18, 2024. (Chaim Goldberg FLASH90)
November 21, 2024, 12:27 pm
Three Palestinians charged with plotting to kill far-right minister Ben Gvir, son
Key suspect accused of trying to obtain weapons, scouting out politician’s movements and security detail, considered trying to kill him during visit to scene of terror attack
By ToI Staff
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant (right) with Brig. Gen. Yotam Sigler at the Nevatim air force base in southern Israel, October 6, 2024. (Elad Malka/Defense Ministry)
November 4, 2024, 7:29 pm
Security upped for IDF base commander after Iranian assassination plot — report
Following up on Iran International report, Channel 12 says Brig. Gen. Yotam Sigler was target of plot foiled after arrest of seven Israelis
By ToI Staff
Illustrative: Police officers in Jerusalem on October 11, 2024. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
October 31, 2024, 3:08 pm
Israeli couple from Lod, man from Bnei Brak are latest charged with spying for Iran
In new espionage cases, prosecutors say pair tracked woman at top security think tank, while man spied on nuclear scientist for potential assassination
By ToI Staff
Law enforcement officers arrest Ryan Routh, the man suspected in the apparent assassination attempt of Donald Trump, in Martin County, Florida, September 15, 2024. (Martin County Sheriff’s Office via AP)
September 30, 2024, 3:57 pm
Man who allegedly tried to assassinate Trump at golf course goes on trial
Ryan Routh will plead not guilty, is in custody as he awaits hearings; defense says letter written by client professing failure to kill candidate aimed to grab publicity
By Andrew Goudsward
Former US president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at Ed Fry Arena in Indiana, Pennsylvania, on September 23, 2024. (Jim WATSON / AFP)
September 25, 2024, 10:18 am
Trump’s campaign says US intelligence warned of Iranian threats to his life
‘Moves were already made by Iran that didn’t work out, but they will try again,’ says US presidential candidate, following two assassination attempts and Iranian cyberattacks
By Agencies
Former US president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally in Savannah, Georgia, on September 24, 2024. (Chandan Khanna/AFP)
From the WebSeptember 25, 2024, 5:27 am
Trump briefed by US intel on Iranian threats to assassinate him — campaign
Statement from GOP candidate’s campaign describes the threats against him as ‘real and specific,’ says Tehran wants ‘to destabilize and sow chaos in the United States’
By Kanishka Singh
Moti Maman, accused of being recruited by Iran to advance an assassination plot of Israel's prime minister, defense minister, or the head of the Shin Bet, is seen in a court in Beersheba on September 19, 2024. (Dudu Greenspan/Flash90)
September 19, 2024, 12:02 pm
Israeli Jew recruited by Iran in plot to kill Netanyahu, Gallant or Shin Bet head Bar
Moti Maman, 73, was allegedly smuggled into Iran twice for meetings with intelligence officials who tried to task him with assassinations, other missions; Lawyer: Error of judgment
By Emanuel Fabian
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk speaks at the SATELLITE Conference and Exhibition in Washington, March 9, 2020. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
September 17, 2024, 10:07 am
Musk deletes post joking about assassinating Biden and Harris, amid heavy criticism
After second apparent attempt on Republican candidate Trump’s life, X owner wrote that ‘no one is even trying to assassinate’ the Democratic incumbent and nominee
By Barbara Ortutay
Republican presidential nominee former US president Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event at the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall, September 12, 2024, in Tucson, Arizona. (AP/Alex Brandon)
September 16, 2024, 11:06 pm
Trump points finger at Biden and Harris ‘rhetoric’ for assassination attempts
Opponents labeling him a threat to democracy ‘is causing me to be shot at,’ ex-president says, ‘when I am the one who is going to save the country’
By Gianrigo Marletta and Sebastian Smith
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