Ari Ben Am & Annie Fixler | Nov 25, 2025
Iran’s henchmen have a penchant for threatening political opponents with violence, which has taken new form in the digital age. The Jerusalem Post revealed on November 21 that a new organization, the Punishment for Justice Movement, was offering tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars for the assassination of Israeli academics with some designated as special targets. Although the organization has no overt ties to Tehran, its behavior fits into a broader pattern of regime behavior. Within hours, the website was taken down, but the psychological damage may have already been done.
Technical Assessment: Iran Wanted To Be Discovered
On its website, this alleged “non-governmental and international movement” encouraged Israelis and people abroad to harm or even kill Israeli academics in exchange as much as $100,000. Simple acts of intimidation like posting intimidating flyers might reward the culprit with $1,000.
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