Posted on 10/28/2010 10:10:53 AM PDT by Nachum
An Israeli-Arab human rights activist has confessed to spying for the Hizbullah terrorist organization.
Amir Makhoul headed the Israeli-Arab organization Ittijah, a group that has rejected anti-terror clauses in funding agreements. The Haifa-based organization, established in 1985, describes itself as the network for Palestinian non-governmental organizations in Israel. At present, his brother Issa a former Israeli-Arab Knesset Member heads the organization.
Amir Makhoul, who was convicted Wednesday, confessed to charges of espionage and aggravated espionage, according to a statement issued by the Justice Ministry. Under the terms of a plea bargain deal, Makhoul also pleaded guilty to charges to contact with a foreign agent and conspiracy to aid the enemy in time of war.
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Amir Makhoul headed the Israeli-Arab organization Ittijah, a group that has rejected anti-terror clauses in funding agreements... At present, his brother Issa -- a former Israeli-Arab Knesset Member -- heads the organization... confessed to charges of espionage and aggravated espionage, according to a statement issued by the Justice Ministry. Under the terms of a plea bargain deal, Makhoul also pleaded guilty to charges to "contact with a foreign agent and conspiracy to aid the enemy in time of war."
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