Israeli security forces apprehended Dr. Rashid al-Zaro, a senior surgeon at the Hebron hospital, on suspicion of inciting terrorism and advocating for the destruction of Israel.
The arrest took place in an operation conducted by police special forces, coordinated by the intelligence unit of the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) Central Command, in the city of Hebron.
Al-Zaro, employed as a senior surgeon at a hospital in Hebron, previously held a work permit in Israel, which has since been rescinded. Additionally, he has previously been involved in medical procedures at the Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv.
Al-Zaro expressed support for the Hamas massacre that occurred on Oct 7, 2023, and engaged in incitement against the State of Israel on social media platforms. Furthermore, he displayed a sign stating “Doctor on duty in Ichilov” on his vehicle and misused his work permit to unlawfully enter Israeli territories.