"Dr Jihad", an Australian ISIS fighter, secret friends of Penny Wong

ENOUGH OF THE TERRORIST APPEASING LABOR GOVERNMENT ! we have to call a double dissolution and referendum on free speech and get rid of these traitors

Graham Healy Thur 23/7/26

** (aka "Dr Jihad"), an Australian ISIS fighter, was recently confirmed alive in an Iraqi prison after being presumed dead since 2017.**

### Background on "Dr Jihad"

- **Tareq Kamleh** is a Perth-born pediatrician who traveled to Syria around 2015, joined ISIS, and appeared in propaganda videos as "Dr Jihad" or under aliases like Abu Yusuf al-Astrali. He provided medical support to the group.

- He was thought to have died in the 2017 Battle of Raqqa (Syria). His family and authorities believed this for years.

- Recent reports (July 2026) reveal he was captured in 2019, survived, and is now in an Iraqi prison. He's one of about 13 Australian ISIS-linked men seeking potential return.

### The "Secret" Allegation Involving Penny Wong

The controversy centers on claims that the **Albanese Labor government** (including Foreign Minister **Penny Wong**) knew Kamleh was alive for years but kept it quiet:

- Labor was reportedly briefed multiple times (possibly as early as 2022 or earlier) via intelligence and diplomatic channels.

- Wong and the government have faced questions about the timeline of their knowledge and why it wasn't disclosed publicly sooner. They have been tight-lipped on specifics in recent statements.

- Critics (e.g., opposition figures, Pauline Hanson, media like *The Australian*, Sky News, and radio host Ben Fordham) accuse them of a cover-up, suggesting it ties into broader discussions about repatriating ISIS returnees. This has intensified after recent events like the Bondi attack.

The government has stated that Kamleh (and similar individuals) would face the full force of Australian law if they return — no special assistance — and some ministers have used strong language like letting him "rot in jail." Opposition calls for a permanent ban or exclusion.

### Current Status

- Iraq has indicated repatriation is an "open yet conditional pathway."

- Australian authorities are interrogating him via counter-terrorism processes.

- Public and political debate is heated: many argue Australia "owes him nothing" and should block his return due to his ISIS role.

This is a developing political story in Australia, with opposition pressure on Labor/Wong over transparency and national security. Details come from recent media reporting and may evolve with more official statements.