An indictment was filed on Wednesday against a Kafr Kassem resident for incitement to terrorism and expressing support for a terrorist organization during the Israel-Hamas War, the Israel Police stated.
Meryam Halaika, 22, published four Arabic-language posts on Facebook calling for attacks and voicing identification with Hamas, according to the indictment.
According to prosecutors, Halaika’s posts included a green heart emoji associated with Hamas and appeals for “humiliation” and “fear” to befall Jews, alongside prayers for the success of “our soldiers.” Another post included a Quranic quote and called for victory and protection for fighters.
In a separate message, the indictment says, Halaika described Gaza as resisting “the world’s cancer called ‘Israel’,” and praised men in Gaza for “miracles,” framing the violence as a path to “freedom.” Prosecutors add that she also uploaded an image of Israel’s map with the caption, “Victory from God, an opening soon. #Palestine 7.10.2023.”
Rise in terror, incitement in West Bank, Jerusalem
Last week, Israeli forces arrested over 60 wanted suspects across the West Bank, including 18 Hamas operatives, during a series of raids targeting terror cells and weapons trafficking hubs.
In the northern West Bank, troops detained 18 wanted Hamas operatives and inciters, along with suspects linked to recent attacks.
In Jerusalem alone, Israel Police have arrested dozens of suspects for incitement and support for terrorism since the Israel-Hamas War began, including former Balad MK Haneen Zoabi.