Ex-Doctor Jailed for ISIS Membership After Downloading Bomb Manuals
Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba
A former Soroka Medical Center doctor, Muhammad Azzam, was sentenced to 27 months in prison for ISIS membership after downloading explosives and poison manuals. The court found his actions indicated preparation for practical use, not just ideological interest. Azzam also received a fine and a suspended sentence, and his medical license is under review. The defense argued his membership was passive, but the court convicted him based on his allegiance and collected materials.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Former Soroka doctor Muhammad Azzam sentenced to 27 months for ISIS membership.
- Court found Azzam collected explosives and poison manuals, indicating practical preparation.
- Azzam pledged allegiance to ISIS after the October 7 attacks.
- He downloaded operational guides while working at Soroka in 2024.
- Azzam also received a NIS 15,000 fine and a 12-month suspended sentence.
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