South Gloucestershire NHS Doctor Charged with Supporting Hamas

Metropolitan Police officers charged Dr Rahmeh Aladwan, 31, after an arrest at her Pilning home on March 26. She was taken to a central London police station and formally charged.

The case involves a South Gloucestershire NHS doctor. Authorities say the charges relate to alleged support for Hamas.

Arrest and formal accusations

Officers arrested Aladwan for allegedly breaching police bail conditions. Those conditions were imposed following earlier arrests.

She faces four counts of inciting support for Hamas, a proscribed group. The charges were brought under the Terrorism Act 2000.

The alleged offences carry dates from July 23 to December 31, 2025. Detectives also charged her with publishing or distributing written material.

Public order allegations

Additional counts relate to using threatening, abusive, or insulting words. Police say those words were said with intent to stir up racial hatred.

Alternatively, prosecutors allege recklessness about whether racial hatred would be stirred. Those claims are made under the Public Order Act 1986.

Court appearance and custody

Scotland Yard said Aladwan was remanded in custody after being charged. She is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday.

The Metropolitan Police provided the details in a formal statement. Investigations remain ongoing.

Background

Aladwan is 31 and holds British Palestinian nationality. Police declined to provide further comment about prior arrests.

Filmogaz.com will follow the case and publish updates as proceedings progress.