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Shin Bet Arrests Israeli Man From Shfaram for ISIS Allegiance

An indictment is to be filed on Monday, 2 November 2026, in the Haifa Magistrate's Court against Muhammad Sweitat, a 21-year-old resident of Shfaram, for active membership in a terror organization. Sweitat was arrested on 28 September 2026 in a joint operation by the Shin Bet and the Northern District's Central Police Unit.

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Shin Bet Arrests Israeli Man From Shfaram for ISIS Allegiance
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What happened

  1. 01Muhammad Sweitat, a 21-year-old from Shfaram, will be indicted on Monday, 2 November 2026, for active membership in ISIS.
  2. 02Sweitat was arrested on 28 September 2026 in a joint operation by the Shin Bet and the Northern District Police.
  3. 03The indictment will be filed in the Haifa Magistrate's Court by attorney Segev Adler of the Haifa District Prosecutor's Office.
  4. 04Investigations revealed that Sweitat swore allegiance to the terrorist organization ISIS multiple times and supported its ideology.
  5. 05Sweitat allegedly consumed ISIS propaganda, published its content online, and corresponded with supporters of the group.
  6. 06Security forces accused Sweitat of attempting to recruit his friends to support the terrorist organization and advance its activities.
  7. 07The Shin Bet and Israel Police stated they will continue to take all measures to prosecute Israeli citizens who endanger national security.

Investigations revealed that Sweitat repeatedly swore allegiance to the terrorist organization ISIS and supported its ideology. He allegedly consumed the group's propaganda, published ISIS content online, and corresponded with supporters of the organization.

According to security forces, Sweitat also attempted to persuade and recruit his friends to support the terrorist organization and advance its activities. The indictment is being filed by attorney Segev Adler of the Haifa District Prosecutor's Office.

The Shin Bet and Israel Police stated that they view any involvement of Israeli citizens in activities that endanger national security with great severity, and they will continue to use all measures at their disposal to prosecute those involved.

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