Israeli court jails German citizen for helping Hizbullah

An Israeli court convicted yesterday a German who believed in Islam, on charges of threatening Israeli security by planning with the Lebanese Hizbullah to attack Israel.

A court in Tel Aviv said the German citizen, who is a former soldier, has taken photos of public places in Israel to help Hizbullah specify its targets.

The German soldier did not speak with reporters after the court issued its verdict, while the details of the judegement and period of punishment will be announced tomorrow.