Tareq Kamleh
AustraliafighterMale3.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Tareq Kamleh, a former pediatrician from Perth, gained notoriety as an Islamic State fighter, earning the moniker 'Dr Jihad.' Initially presumed dead in 2017 during the siege of Raqqa, recent reports have confirmed that he is alive, imprisoned in Iraq, and seeks to return to Australia. He faces an active warrant for terrorism offenses, including recruitment for a banned terrorist organization, and the Australian government has vowed to hold him accountable should he return, emphasizing the safety of the community as a priority.
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Hanson said opposition parties needed to work together to block Tareq Kamleh from returning.
Tony Burke rubbishes One Nation plan to block citizens with terrorism linksAustralia· 2026-07-30
Tareq Kamleh, a Perth-born pediatrician, became a notorious Islamic State fighter and is wanted by the AFP for terrorism offences.
‘Dr Jihad’ ISIS fighter revealed to be alive and seeking return to AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-22
