Israeli security authorities have arrested a 34-year-old man who holds American citizenship, for allegedly transferring money to terror organizations.
Khaled Nazem Diyab was arrested last month, but the details of his detention were only published today.
The following is the official Israeli government statement concerning Diyab:
Following a joint ISA [the new acronym for Israel’s General Security Service] and Israeli Police investigation, Khaled Nazem Diyab, born in 1968, has been detained for questioning. Diyab holds U.S. citizenship and has spent the last few years working for charitable organizations. In recent months, he has resided in Qatar.
Diyab was arrested last month upon his arrival in Israel on suspicion of transferring funds to terrorist organizations in general, and those connected to Al-Qa’ida in particular. The suspect is also believed to be a member of the Al Najda organization in the U.S., which has since been closed down.
The suspect has resided in Afghanistan in the past, and was in close contact with groups that identify with the Taliban. He is also known to have contact with organizations and activists connected to Hamas.
Upon conclusion of the investigation, it is expected that he will be expelled from Israel.