Israeli man built bomb lab for Iranian plot targeting ex-PM Bennett, authorities say
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Israeli authorities arrested Ami Gaydarov, a 22-year-old from Haifa, for allegedly building a bomb lab as part of an Iranian-backed plot to assassinate a high-ranking Israeli official, believed to be former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett. Gaydarov was reportedly paid around $23,000, primarily in cryptocurrency, by an Iranian agent to gather intelligence and prepare explosives. He rented an apartment in Haifa to serve as a bomb-making laboratory, documenting his activities for his handler. The arrest occurred in March, but a gag order was recently lifted. Three other suspects, including Sergey Leibman and Edward Shovtiuk, have also been arrested in connection with the plot, with indictments expected soon.
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AI-ExtractedThe terror plot was uncovered as part of Israel's "Operation Roaring Lion."
Israeli authorities have also arrested three other suspects in connection with the plot.
Ami Gaydarov, 22, was arrested for involvement in an Iranian-backed plot to assassinate a high-ranking Israeli official.
Gaydarov rented an apartment in Haifa to serve as a laboratory for bombs.
Gaydarov was allegedly paid roughly $23,000, mostly in cryptocurrency, to prepare for the assassination plot.
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