Israel arrests citizen on suspicion of involvement in Iran-backed assassination plot

Israeli security agencies said they have arrested an Israeli citizen on suspicion of involvement in an Iran-backed assassination plot targeting prominent figures such as the prime minister.

They added that the suspect is a businessman with connections in Turkey who attended at least two meetings in Iran to discuss the possibility of assassinating Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, or the head of the Shin Bet.

Reuters