Suspected Conspirator Conspirator pleads guilty in Louisiana to help with Oct. 7 The attack on Israel

Lafayette, LA. – Mahmoud amin ya’qub al-muhtadiA man accused of participating in Hamas’ Oct 7 Oct 7, 2023, terrorist attack in Israel pleaded guilty on Wednesday in federal court in Louisiana.

Al-Muhtadi, 33, appeared before the judge in an orange prison jump attack, with stab wounds to his hands and feet. When he entered the court, he tripped slightly over his shacks. He greeted his lawyers and the interpreter, who had been drinking in Lafayette for the hearing, “good afternoon.”

The judge has information that Al-Muhtadi had previously been tried on two charges – conspiracy to provide material support to a terrorist organization resulting in death and misuse of visa permits.

In court documents released last week, Al-Muhtadi is accused of being a member of the National Resistance Brigades, a military wing of the democratic freedom for the liberation of Palestine, a recurring group fighting alongside 2023.

Prosecutors said they planned for an “armed militant group” to cross into Israel after learning of the Hamas attack. It is alleged that he told one person to ‘bring the guns’ and another to ‘get ready.’ Prosecutors say he also sent text messages asking for ammunition and a bulletproof vest for another man.

Al-Muhtadi was submitted to the US Visa application in June 2024, where, according to court documents, he denied being a member or representative of a terrorist organization, having any operational skills, and engaging in terrorist activities.

Al-Muhtadi is one of the first to face charges in an American court for allegedly helping Hamas with attacks.

On Wednesday, Al-Muhtadi told the judge that he understood the count before him and pleaded guilty.

The prosecutor reminded the judge that deportation from Israel would be a possible penalty in this case. The maximum penalty for the first count is life in prison, the maximum penalty for the last count is 10 years. Both figures are linked to his involvement in the Oct. 7, 2023, a terrible attack on Israel. He was also accused of lying on his visa application form to enter the US

In the meantime, his lawyer waived his right to incarceration, and Al-Muhtadi signed a waiver in court. Therefore, the judge issued a detention order.

The Prosecutor noted to the Judge that this case is complex, involving classified documents, and will require the protection of certain classified information under the Patriot Act. They said they plan to file for a protective order controlling discovery in the case.

After the hearing ended, Al-Muhtadi’s attorney, Aaron Adams, was heard telling his client, “So far.” The defendant felt heard by asking Adam more about prison conditions, including how his family was doing.

Asked about that conversation, Adams said, “No comment.”

Prosecutors in the case also declined to comment and referred all media inquiries to a public relations spokesperson. CBS News referred emails to a spokesperson for comment.