FBI arrests alleged pro-Hamas Oct. 7 attacker living in Louisiana

The FBI has arrested a suspect in Louisiana who allegedly participated in Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel.

An affidavit accuses Mahmoud Amin Ya-qub Al-Muhtadi, a resident of Lafayette, Louisiana, violated federal law by providing, attempting to provide, or conspiring to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization through his alleged involvement in the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack on Israel. He is also accused of fraud and misuse of visa, permits and other documents.

Al-Muhtadi is expected to make an initial court appearance on Friday morning, according to The New York Times.

Mahmoud Amin Ya'qub Al-Muhtadi, shown on the left, "crossed into Israel with the intention of assisting in Hamas's terrorist attack," on Oct. 7, 2023, according to an unsealed affidavit. (Justice Department)

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