Senior Hamas operative, member of the Silwan cell.
Helped carry out suicide attacks in which a large number of Israelis were murdered.
Among the attacks in which he was involved: ...
Senior Hamas operative, member of the Silwan cell.
Helped carry out suicide attacks in which a large number of Israelis were murdered.
Among the attacks in which he was involved:
● The attack on the Moment Cafe in Jerusalem in March 2002, in which 11 people were murdered and 58 others were injured.
● The attack on the Hebrew University on Mount Hatzofim in July 2002, in which 9 people were murdered and 84 others were injured.
● The attack on a club in Rishon Lezion in May 2002, in which 16 people were killed and 45 others were injured.
Caught by security forces in 2002, and sentenced to life imprisonment.
He was released from prison on January 25, 2025, after 22 years of imprisonment, as part of the second phase of the hostage deal.
According to the terms of the deal, he was permanently expelled from the West Bank.
A list of security prisoners and detainees designated for release as part of the hostage release deal, published on January 17, 2025 by the Israeli Ministry of Justice.