Criminal8/28/2026

Indictments to Be Filed in Haifa Against 16- and 19-Year-Olds in ISIS Case

The Haifa District Attorney’s Office intends to file indictments against a 16-year-old resident of the Galilee and Ibrahim Kaabiya, a 19-year-old resident of Haifa. According to the investigation’s findings, the minor contacted ISIS and pledged allegiance to the organization, while Kaabiya planned to attack an IDF base in northern Israel.

Key facts

•Court: Haifa District Court
•Publication date: August 28, 2026
•Defendants: a 16-year-old resident of the Galilee and 19-year-old Ibrahim Kaabiya
•Request: detention until the conclusion of the proceedings
•Case numbers and charges were not specified

Who Was Arrested

The minor was arrested in early August 2026 in a joint operation by the Israel Security Agency and the Israel Police. Several days later, as the investigation progressed, Ibrahim Kaabiya was arrested.

What the Investigation Found

According to the source, the 16-year-old suspect contacted the “Islamic State” organization—ISIS—and pledged allegiance to it. During the investigation of the 19-year-old suspect, investigators concluded that he had planned to attack a military base in northern Israel. No further details of the alleged plan were provided.

What the Prosecution Will Do

Following the completion of the investigative stage, the Haifa District Attorney’s Office is expected to file indictments with the Haifa District Court. At the same time, it intends to request that both defendants remain in custody until the conclusion of the legal proceedings.

No Judicial Decisions Have Yet Been Issued

The report did not specify the charges or the names of the applicable statutes. The court has not yet ruled on the merits of the charges or on the detention request; the source also does not report the case numbers.

What this means for you

Filing an indictment means the commencement of legal proceedings, but it does not prove the defendants’ guilt. The court must rule separately on whether the two will remain in custody. The precise offenses and potential sentence can be assessed only after the indictments, which do not appear in the source, are published.

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