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UK Releases Controversial Figure Linked to Hamas, Sparks Outrage

12/23/2025

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Mosab Abdulkarim al-Gassas, known as Abu Wadei, was released from a UK prison after nine months for immigration offenses.
He entered the United Kingdom illegally on a dinghy and was arrested in March 2025.
He has supported Hamas and boasted about incendiary kites against Israel, and his antisemitic views and alleged ties to terrorism sparked concern.
The Community Security Trust and Campaign Against Antisemitism have urged authorities to ensure safety.

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Mosab Abdulkarim al-Gassas, known as Abu Wadei, was released from a UK prison after nine months for immigration offenses.
He entered the United Kingdom illegally on a dinghy and was arrested in March 2025.
He has supported Hamas and boasted about incendiary kites against Israel, and his antisemitic views and alleged ties to terrorism sparked concern.
The Community Security Trust and Campaign Against Antisemitism have urged authorities to ensure safety.