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Adam Everett Livix

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Adam Everett Livix (b. 1983-1985) is an American Christian fundamentalist and suspected terrorist who was arrested in December 2014. According to Israeli police, he was planning to blow up several Muslim holy sites in the region in order to start an apocalyptic war. He was also suspected by the police of being mentally unstable. Although he was indicted, he was released without prosecution.

Early life and education[edit]

Livix is from the American state of Texas.[1] At the time of his arrest he was wanted by American police on drug charges.[1] In 2013 he moved to Bethlehem and Hebron where he posed as a former Navy SEAL.[1]

Alleged plots[edit]

Livix was found to be in possession of stolen military material including stun grenades, smoke grenades, and explosive devices which his roommate, an Israeli soldier, allegedly helped provide him with. His roommate was indicted and claimed in court that Livix has stolen the weapons from him while he was abroad. The soldier, a member of the Givati Brigade who had immigrated to Israel from America to join the IDF, claimed that he had heard Livix talk about his plan to bomb muslim holy sites many times but dismissed it as just talk.[2][3]

Livix had told others that he was a former Navy Seal, and omitted references to his criminal record.[3]

While living in the West Bank Livix allegedly turned down an offer by a Palestinian who wanted to enlist him in an attempt to assassinate U.S. President Barack Obama by sniper rifle when he visited the region.[4] At the time of his arrest Livix was facing drug charges in the United States.[5] After leaving the West Bank, Livix settled in Israel where he reportedly expressed strong anti-Arab views.[5][6]

Arrest[edit]

When police came to search Livix's 7th floor apartment he jumped from the from a window to the balcony below. Livix was arrested and police confiscated weapons and ammunitions which were stolen from the Israeli Defense Forces. While being interrogated by Shin Beit, (Israel's internal security service) Livix allegedly admitted that he had scouted targets.[3]

Trial[edit]

Livix was indicted on 8 December 2014 and was ordered to undergo a psychiatric evaluation by the court.[1] the IDF conscript soldier who provided material support to Livix spent six months in jail. Livix was not prosecuted because of his health.[7][8]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Associated Press (9 December 2014). "Israel indicts Texas Christian for plot to attack Muslim sites in Jerusalem". The Guardian. Associated Press. Retrieved 1 August 2019.
  2. Newman, Marissa. "Lone soldier indicted for selling weapons to would-be US terrorist". Times of Israel. www.timesofisrael.com. Retrieved 1 August 2019.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 Tal, Amir; Wedeman, Ben; Botelho, Greg (10 December 2014). "Israel: American arrested for allegedly plotting attacks on Muslim sites" (Video). CNN. Retrieved 7 August 2019.
  4. Ginsburg, Mitch (9 December 2014). "Palestinian sought to recruit Texas man to kill Obama last year, Israel Police say". Times of Israel. www.timesofisrael.com. Retrieved 1 August 2019.
  5. 5.0 5.1 "Israel indicts American for plotting to blow up Muslim holy sites". Bell Media. Associated Press. 9 December 2014. Retrieved 3 August 2019.
  6. Mickolus, Edward (2016). Terrorism, 2013-2015: A Worldwide Chronology. Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland & Company inc. p. 292. ISBN 9781476625898. Search this book on
  7. al-Masri, Munib (30 December 2014). "Has Israel's Military-political Machine Gone Insane? (opinion)". Haaretz. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
  8. Zitun, Yoav (29 June 2015). "From lone soldier to military prison". Yedioth Internet. Retrieved 1 August 2019.


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