Summary
U.S. prosecutors accused Mahmoud Amin Ya'qub al-Muhtadi, a Louisiana resident, of joining a paramilitary group that participated in a Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. He faces charges related to providing support to a foreign terrorist organization and visa fraud. Al-Muhtadi, who claims innocence, was arrested in Louisiana and disputes the allegations against him.
Key Facts
- Mahmoud Amin Ya'qub al-Muhtadi is accused of taking part in a Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.
- Al-Muhtadi allegedly joined a paramilitary group and armed himself for the attack.
- He is charged with providing or attempting to provide support to a foreign terrorist group.
- After the attack, he allegedly traveled to the U.S. using a fraudulent visa.
- He became a permanent U.S. resident and lived in various locations before settling in Louisiana.
- Al-Muhtadi denies involvement in terrorist activities on his U.S. visa application and claims innocence.
- He was arrested and appeared in court in Louisiana, where he stated through an interpreter that he was innocent.
