Israeli Man Says He Was Target Of Multiple Iran Assassination Attempts
Itzik Moshe, a prominent advocate for improved ties between Israel and Georgia, has revealed that he survived three assassination attempts in the past year.
Itzik Moshe, a prominent advocate for improved ties between Israel and Georgia, has revealed that he survived three assassination attempts in the past year.
According to the Jerusalem Post, the attacks, orchestrated by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, were aimed at thwarting Moshe's efforts to enhance relations between the two nations and elevate Israel's standing in the region.
"I see that their goal was not only to kill me physically but to kill the idea as well," Moshe stated, emphasizing the assailants' broader objectives.
Moshe, a Georgian Jew who immigrated to Israel in the 1970s and later returned to Georgia as the Jewish Agency's first representative to the Soviet Union, has been instrumental in bridging connections between Israel and former Soviet republics. His organization, Beit Israel (Israeli House), operates in 18 countries, facilitating cultural and diplomatic exchange.
The failed assassination attempts took place outside Beit Israel's office on Tbilisi's main street and were thwarted by intervention by Georgian security forces. Investigative findings indicated that the attackers intended to stage a gruesome spectacle at the entrance, by daubing Moshe's blood on the Israeli flag.
Despite the plots, Moshe remains dedicated to his mission. "The attempt of the murderers did not succeed," he said.
Geopolitical experts speculate that Iran views the South Caucasus, comprising Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan, as strategically significant due to its proximity to the country. Iran is the sole Middle Eastern nation with diplomatic presence in all South Caucasus states. Iran's interests have drawn concern, as evidenced by its alleged involvement in attacks against Israeli targets.
Mossad recently disclosed additional information regarding a terrorist cell orchestrated by Iran with intentions to target Israeli businessmen in Cyprus.
Subsequently, Israel announced that its operatives within Iran effectively apprehended the individual believed to be responsible for the planned assault.
