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- U.S. lawmakers urged Israeli authorities to secure the release of American citizen Sama Safi.
- Over 40 Democratic lawmakers signed a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio requesting intervention.
- Safi, a 20-year-old Birzeit student with Familial Mediterranean Fever, deteriorated after being blindfolded, shackled and moved to Damon prison.
- A possible plea deal could require Safi to admit attending a PFLP-linked event, impose jail time and a fine.
