Taher Khalaf

Date of Birth: 27/03/1990

Location: Jordan

Organization:

Citizenship: Jordan

Details:

Jordanian citizen. He planned to carry out an attack in Israel and for this purpose applied to work in Israeli territory. After receiving a work visa in Israel, he arrived in Eilat...

Jordanian citizen. He planned to carry out an attack in Israel and for this purpose applied to work in Israeli territory. After receiving a work visa in Israel, he arrived in Eilat, and on November 30, 2018, he attacked two divers in the Eilat port with a hammer. The divers were seriously injured. Sentenced to 19 years in prison. He was released from prison on January 25, 2025, after 6 years of imprisonment, as part of the second phase of the hostage deal.

Date of Arrest: 30/11/2018

Date of Release: 25/01/2025

Release Category: Hostage Release Deal (2025)

Sources:

ynet.co.il
info.wafa.ps
asra-ps.com
palestinebehindbars.org
Israeli and Palestinian news sources.
A list of security prisoners and detainees designated for release as part of the hostage release deal, published on January 17, 2025 by the Israeli Ministry of Justice.

Taher Khalaf

طاهر خلف