UK commentator detained by ICE after Israel criticism to be released, family says

Sami Hamdi’s visa was revoked in what appeared to be retaliation for criticism of Israel while touring the USThe family of British political commentator Sami Hamdi, who was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in late October while on a speaking tour in the US, say he is set to be released and will be able to “return home soon”.“The government has agreed to release Sami,” the family said in a statement on Monday. “He will be able to return home soon insha’Allah.” Continue reading…