Jpost German Court Sentences Two for Iran-Backed Assassination Plot Against Jewish Leaders
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- •Two men sentenced for plotting an assassination influenced by Iranian intelligence.
- •Ali S. received 8.5 years, while Tawab M. received 4.5 years for their roles.
- •The plot targeted leaders of the Jewish community in Germany amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
On October 15, 2026, a German court sentenced two men for plotting to assassinate leaders of the Jewish community in Germany, influenced by Iran's intelligence service. Danish national Ali S. received a sentence of eight years and six months for preparing the assassination and aggravated arson, while Afghan national Tawab M. was sentenced to four years and six months for his involvement. The court found that Ali S. was recruited by Iranian intelligence to conduct terrorist activities in Germany. The plot involved gathering information on prominent Jewish leaders and spying on Jewish grocers in Berlin. These sentences come amid heightened tensions due to a war involving Iran that began in February 2026. The verdicts can be appealed, and the Iranian Embassy in Germany has not responded to requests for comment.
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