An Indiana woman, described by police as a “terrorist,” has been arrested after she allegedly plowed her car into what she thought was a Jewish school.
Ruba Almaghtheh, 34, allegedly backed his vehicle into a building associated with Black Hebrew Israel in Indianapolis late Friday while several adults and children were inside, Fox 59 reported.
The driver was forced to target the building, which houses the Israel School of Universal and Practical Knowledge, because he was allegedly offended by the “Hebrew Israel” symbol on the front, according to a police report.
Ruba Almaghtheh, 34, was arrested for allegedly driving his car into a Jewish school in Indianapolis on Friday night, police said. IMPD
“Yes. I did it on purpose,” Almaghtheh allegedly said after his arrest.
He repeatedly described the building as an “Israeli school,” police said, adding that the driver also referred to “his people in Palestine.”
The Israel School of Universal and Practical Knowledge, however, is a Black Hebrew Israelite sect, according to the Anti-Defamation League.
Several adults and children were reported to be in the building at the time. FOX59 “Yes. I did it on purpose,” Almaghtheh allegedly said after his arrest. FOX59
The Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis said Safe Indiana, a Jewish community safety program, is working with police to investigate the incident.
“Safety and security for our community is paramount, and we are safer and more prepared than ever,” the federation said in a statement.
“Even if Jewish facilities were not targeted, simply due to an ironic misidentification, this is another reminder to maintain security protocols, always be alert for suspicious activity and (immediately report) to the appropriate authorities.”
Police called Almaghtheh a “terrorist” and said he was arrested on preliminary charges of criminal recklessness. He will make an initial court appearance on Wednesday.
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