Kiev, Jerusalem said to be negotiating extradition of Dr. Michael Zis, convicted by Ukrainian authorities of performing illegal transplants, organ trafficking

Israeli surgeon Dr. Michael Zis, who was arrested 18 months ago in Ukraine on suspicion of organ trafficking and sentenced to jail for performing illegal organ transplants, will be extradited to Israel, Ukrainian media reported Monday.

Jerusalem and Kiev have an extradition treaty and according to reports, Zis will remain in custody pending his transfer to Israel.

The Justice Ministry refused to comment on the status of the extradition request or on what legal fate awaits Zis once he arrives in Israel.

The Zis case dates back to 2007, when Israeli authorities tried and convicted two residents of Haifa, Muhammad Taha Jat, also knows as John …