Criminal9/18/2026

Tamra Resident to Be Charged Over Ties With Hamas and Iranian Intelligence Representatives

Sultan Abu al-Hija, 31, is expected to be indicted on security offenses. According to the Shin Bet and the police, he was arrested before he could carry out the tasks he had received.

Key facts

•Defendant: Sultan Abu al-Hija, 31
•Place of residence: Tamra
•Date of report: September 18, 2026
•The indictment was scheduled to be filed in the morning
•The court and case number are not specified
•The precise statutory provisions are not specified

What He Is Suspected Of

According to the report, the Tamra resident contacted Hamas’s military wing several times, intending to assist it covertly. In addition, according to the Shin Bet and the police, he established contact with representatives of Iranian intelligence.

What Stage the Case Has Reached

The indictment against Sultan Abu al-Hija is expected to be filed on the morning of September 18, 2026. However, the report does not specify the court, the case number, the precise charges, or the penalties prescribed for them.

What Is Known About the Outcome

The source reports only on the expected filing of charges. The court has not yet convicted the defendant, and the outcome of the proceedings is not stated in the report.

What this means for you

The report shows that not only carrying out tasks, but also alleged contacts and attempts to assist hostile actors, may serve as grounds for criminal prosecution for security offenses. However, filing an indictment is not equivalent to a conviction: the court must reach its conclusions after examining the evidence.

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