Man in Israel charged with preparing attack on data center — Jerusalem Post
In Israel, a man has been charged with preparing an attack on a server facility of the technology company Amdocs in Ra'anana. As The Jerusalem Post reports, Mustafa Issa from Kafr Qasem is charged with preparing a terrorist attack using explosives, a weapons offense for terrorist purposes, and receiving training or instructions for terrorist purposes.
The prosecution's case
The case is being heard by the Central District Court in Lod. Prosecutors also requested that Issa remain in custody until the conclusion of the proceedings. According to the indictment, he allegedly decided to attack a facility that he considered strategic for Israel amid the war in Gaza.
Prosecutors claim that Issa considered planting an explosive device or dropping it from a drone. According to the investigation, the alleged preparations lasted from January 2025 until his detention on August 16.
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Visits to the facility
According to the indictment, in May 2025, Issa began volunteering with the Fire and Rescue Authority. During this activity, he visited the server facility in Ra'anana. Investigators believe that he chose it as a target because he allegedly believed that damaging the facility would cause Israel political and economic harm.
The prosecution states that Issa downloaded materials on making weapons and explosives, as well as on attack methods used by lone actors. According to prosecutors, he attempted to assemble an explosive device from substances taken from purchased fireworks and firecrackers, and also conducted a separate experiment with a mixture of sulfur, charcoal, and other materials.
In its motion for detention, the prosecution referred to data from his phone, explanations he allegedly provided to investigators, and a statement by the head of the fire service regarding the visit to the facility. According to this document, drones, attachments for them, tactical vests, and airsoft weapons were found at Issa's residence. The investigation was conducted by Israel's Shin Bet security service and Israel Police. The charges brought are allegations by the prosecution that must be proven in court; according to prosecutors, Issa had no prior convictions.
