Doctor Sentenced to 27 Months for ISIS Membership
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
A doctor at Soroka Hospital, Mohamed Azam, was sentenced to 27 months in prison for membership in ISIS. He was convicted of consuming terrorist propaganda and pledging allegiance to the group, especially after October 7th. The court cited the risk posed by his medical access and radicalization during wartime. His medical license is also under review.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Dr. Mohamed Azam received a 27-month prison sentence for ISIS membership.
- Azam consumed ISIS propaganda and pledged allegiance to the group.
- The doctor possessed manuals for making explosives and poisons.
- The court cited his radicalization during the "Swords of Iron" war.
- His medical license is being reviewed by the Ministry of Health.
A Beersheba Magistrate's Court has sentenced Dr. Mohamed Azam, a doctor formerly employed at Soroka Hospital, to 27 months in prison, a suspended sentence, and a fine of NIS 15,000. Azam was convicted of membership in the ISIS terrorist organization after a trial. According to the ruling by Judge Shosh Shittrit, Azam systematically consumed ISIS propaganda, combat videos, and execution footage from 2014 until his arrest in July 2024.
During the "Swords of Iron" war and following the October 7th attacks, Azam's identification with ISIS deepened, leading him to pledge allegiance to its leader. He was also found to possess detailed manuals for creating explosives and poisons on his devices. Judge Shittrit stated that Azam's actions indicated a profound, ongoing ideological radicalization and the development of operational capabilities, posing a significant threat to national security and public safety.
The court accepted the prosecution's position on the severity of the offenses, giving significant weight to Azam's decision to join the terrorist group during wartime and the risks associated with his position and access as a doctor in a public hospital treating civilians and soldiers. Prosecutor Hofit Kantrovitz stated that the sentence reflects the gravity of the acts and the necessary deterrence. Given the seriousness of the case and the stark contrast between the life-saving medical profession and membership in a murderous terrorist organization, Azam's details have been forwarded to the Ministry of Health for review regarding the revocation of his license.
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