Negev resident who joined IDF on terror group’s orders sentenced to 24.5 years in prison
The suspect, Shehadeh Abu al-Kian, also gathered intelligence for the group and transported weapons to the West Bank, according to the prosecution.
A Negev resident, Shehadeh Abu al-Kian, has been sentenced to 24.5 years in prison for joining the IDF on orders from the terrorist group Kataib al-Mujahideen. The State Attorney's Office revealed that Abu al-Kian was also given a suspended sentence and a NIS 25,000 fine for his involvement in various criminal activities. These included gathering intelligence for the terrorist group, transporting weapons to the West Bank, and stealing an M4 assault rifle from an IDF soldier.
Abu al-Kian's actions were motivated by a desire for revenge against Israel after his father's home was demolished. He established contact with terrorists in Gaza through social media and Telegram, providing information and photographs of IDF bases and military locations. Abu al-Kian was arrested in 2022 after being instructed to join the IDF to gather information about Bedouin soldiers.
However, he was convicted in 2025 under a plea agreement that covered aiding the enemy during wartime, active membership in a terrorist organization, aggravated theft, carrying and transporting weapons, and dealing in weapons for terrorist purposes. The prosecution emphasized the severity of Abu al-Kian's acts and the harm they caused to state security, as well as the need for a significant deterrent.
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