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Congress Demands U.S. Action on Palestinian Minor's Abuse

2/18/2026

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Fifteen members of Congress, led by Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), wrote to Secretary of State Marco Rubio regarding Mohammed Ibrahim.
Ibrahim, Palestinian-American, was arrested at 15 and detained nine months, enduring malnutrition and abuse.
The lawmakers demand accountability and a U.S. response, seeking an investigation into abuses they say occur in Israeli facilities.
They cite the death of Walid Ahmad, another minor, and note State Department has not yet commented.

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Fifteen members of Congress, led by Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), wrote to Secretary of State Marco Rubio regarding Mohammed Ibrahim.
Ibrahim, Palestinian-American, was arrested at 15 and detained nine months, enduring malnutrition and abuse.
The lawmakers demand accountability and a U.S. response, seeking an investigation into abuses they say occur in Israeli facilities.
They cite the death of Walid Ahmad, another minor, and note State Department has not yet commented.