A Louisiana suspect has been indicted in federal court in connection with the Hamas attack

A suspect in Hamas’ October 2023 terror attack on Israel has been formally charged in federal court.

Mahmoud Amin Yaqub Al-Muhtadi, who has become Lives in LouisianaA federal grand jury in Lafayette indicted him on charges of conspiracy to support a foreign terrorist organization and visa fraud, according to KADN.

If convicted, he faces life in prison in the United States.

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Mahmoud Amin Yaqub al-Muhtadi could face life in prison in the United States if convicted. (St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office)

Al-Muhtadi pleaded not guilty to the charges, KADN reported.

Alleged al-Muhtadi is linked to the Hamas attack, which killed around 1,200 people. Thousands of Palestinians were also killed Israel’s military response.

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Images from the FBI affidavit show Mahmoud Amin Ya-Qub al-Muhtadi posing with a rifle and wearing tactical gear. (FBI Affidavit)

Authorities claim al-Muhtadi trained with a Hamas military group before entering the United States on a fake visa. He was working in a restaurant until his arrest last week.

US Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La. Said Al-Muhtadi would face legal consequences if found guilty.

The FBI affidavit includes this image showing Mahmoud Amin Ya-Qub al-Muhtadi with a Glock handgun and magazine. (FBI affidavit / US Department of Justice)

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“Obviously, he’s a war criminal out there. But I think there are many ways to pursue this, and I think if he’s guilty he should face the full consequences of his actions,” Cassidy said in a statement to KADN.

Al-Muhtadi will stay in custody Without bond pending his trial. A trial date has not yet been set.