Israeli Man Sentenced to 24.5 Years for Aiding Terror Groups
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
An Israeli man, Shahada Abu Alqian, was sentenced to 24.5 years in prison for aiding terror groups. He was convicted of stealing military equipment, contacting Gaza operatives, and enlisting in the IDF to gather intelligence. The court also imposed a suspended sentence and a NIS 25,000 fine. His citizenship is under review.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Shahada Abu Alqian received 24.5 years for aiding terror groups and stealing military equipment.
- He contacted Gaza terror operatives and acted on behalf of Kataeb Al-Mujahideen.
- Abu Alqian enlisted in the IDF to gather intelligence from within.
- He was arrested eight days after his military enlistment.
- His citizenship is being reviewed by the Interior Minister.
The Beersheba District Court sentenced Shahada Abu Alqian, a resident of the Bedouin diaspora, to 24.5 years in prison on Wednesday. He also received a suspended sentence and a fine of NIS 25,000. Abu Alqian was convicted of aiding an enemy in wartime, membership in a terror organization, and serious weapons offenses.
According to the indictment, in 2019, following a demolition order for his father's home, Abu Alqian decided to seek revenge against the state. He stole an M4 rifle and military equipment from a soldier. Starting in 2021, he contacted Gaza-based terror operatives via Telegram, expressed support for Hamas, and acted on behalf of the "Kataeb Al-Mujahideen" organization.
In this capacity, he provided his handlers with information and photographs of bases, train stations, and helicopter movements. In May 2022, he recruited his cousin, and together they transferred the stolen rifle, thousands of bullets, and five hand grenades to the West Bank for the terror organization. Concurrently, under his handlers' direction, Abu Alqian enlisted in the IDF to gather intelligence from within on bases and soldiers.
He was arrested by security forces just eight days after his enlistment. Attorney Hofit Kantorovich stated, "This is an exceptionally severe case, in which an Israeli citizen chose to enlist in the IDF on a terror mission." His details have also been transferred to the Interior Minister for consideration of revoking his citizenship.
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