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Miklos Bolza

'Redeemed' IS rocket designer says he's not a danger

Islamic State rocket designer Haisem Zahab wants all his court-imposed restrictions removed. (HANDOUT/NSW SUPREME COURT)

An electrician says his years-long road to redemption after designing missiles for the Islamic State means he no longer needs police supervision in his rural hometown.

Haisem Zahab, 51, was jailed in 2019 by the NSW Supreme Court for supporting a terrorist organisation after researching and developing a laser warning receiver, rockets and rocket guidance methods for IS.

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