ICE detains British journalist after criticism of Israel on US tour

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Michael SainatoOctober 26, 2025 at 10:16 PM

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British journalist Sami Hamdi was detained by U.S. immigration authorities at San Francisco International Airport on Sunday morning following his criticism of Israel during a speaking tour in the United States. The Council on American-Islamic Relations (Cair) alleged that the detention was retaliation for Hamdi's comments against Israel’s military campaign in Gaza and called it an affront to free speech. A Department of Homeland Security official stated that Hamdi's visa had been revoked, and he is being held pending removal from the country. Laura Loomer, a Trump administration ally, claimed credit for pressuring authorities to take action against Hamdi. This incident follows other deportations of immigrants with pro-Palestinian views by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

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Laura Loomer ×230% Tricia McLaughlin 40% ICE (US Immigration and Customs Enforcement) ×250% Israel ×360% US ×270% Council on American-Islamic Relations (Cair) ×380% Sami Hamdi ×4100%

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