Medical intern Dr. Athman Abed Al-Kayan, of Barzilai Hospital in Ashkelon has recently disappeared of the radar. On Sunday 25 Tishrei announcement was made by the hospital that the intern joined ISIS. Al-Kayan began his internship in February 2014 after completing medical studies in Jordan and passing Israeli certification exams.

Family members report his travels took him to Turkey and it is believed from there he continued to Syria. Family members expressed their disapproval and astonishment of the fact that he joined the Islamic State. They add they haven’t a clue what prompted him to make the move.

Al-Kayan is one of 13 siblings, including 10 sons. One of his brothers was taken into custody for allegedly assisting him.

The Arab media is reporting Al-Karan, who is a member of the Negev Bedouin community, was killed in fighting for ISIS.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)