US detains British Muslim journalist during tour after Israel criticism

Middle East EyeCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Qazi ZaidOctober 27, 2025 at 10:19 AM

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US authorities detained British Muslim journalist Sami Hamdi at San Francisco International Airport on Sunday during a speaking tour following his criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza. The detention was carried out by the Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency. Hamdi, who is the editor-in-chief of The International Interest, had spoken at a Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) gala in Sacramento where he condemned Israel's policies. CAIR described the detention as retaliation for his criticism and termed it an "abduction." Hamdi was scheduled to speak at another CAIR event in Florida before his detention.

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Gaza 40% San Francisco International Airport 50% Israel ×350% US ×360% Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency ×270% Council on American-Islamic Relations (Cair) ×380% Sami Hamdi ×4100%

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United States

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