Ali Abunimah, the director of The Electronic Intifada, was arrested and deported from Switzerland while attending a Palestine solidarity event. Swiss authorities questioned him at Zurich airport and detained him for two nights before his deportation. His arrest reflects a wider trend of Western governments increasingly suppressing pro-Palestinian voices and journalism. The Electronic Intifada condemned the action, reiterating that advocating for Palestinian rights is not a crime, emphasizing the ongoing challenges faced by journalists who support Palestine, amid rising governmental crackdowns.
Abunimah's arrest appears to be part of a growing backlash from Western governments against expressions of solidarity with the Palestinian people. The Electronic Intifada team stands in solidarity with Ali Abunimah. Speaking out against injustice in Palestine is not a crime. Journalism is not a crime.
Last year, Abunimah also reported being threatened with prison by German authorities for an online talk delivered to a German audience on Israel's genocide in Gaza.
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