# Australian Doctor Held in Iraq | Brisbane News

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Podcast: [Brisbane News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/brisbane-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7581033)
Published: 2026-07-23T05:04:13+00:00
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An Australian pediatrician turned ISIS fighter, Tareq Kamleh — known as “Doctor Jihad” — may still be alive and imprisoned in Iraq, sparking a high-stakes legal and moral dilemma for Australia. Once a respected medical graduate from Adelaide, Kamleh joined ISIS in 2015 and appeared in their propaganda, leading to his professional suspension. Though believed dead in 2017, new reports suggest he’s alive — and Australia has an active arrest warrant for terrorism charges. The government refuses to assist returning extremists, warning that any attempt to re-enter Australia will result in legal action. With 13 other terror-linked Australians also seeking repatriation, officials are weighing drastic measures like temporary exclusion orders — all while balancing constitutional rights against national security. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/cc73d65b22abaa1d

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