The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ) denounces the mistreatment of Global Sumud Flotilla participants on arrival at Ashdod Port, Israel. New Jersey resident, Amrou Ibrahim, is among those detained by Israeli forces for attempting to deliver aid to Gaza when their vessel was unlawfully seized.
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In a video shared on social media, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is shown taunting detainees while they are dragged, bound, and forced to kneel.
In a statement, CAIR-NJ Public Affairs Director Naureen Akhter said:
“Nutley resident Amrou Ibrahim was on a humanitarian mission to Gaza when he along with other flotilla passengers were abducted by Israeli authorities on international waters. Our representatives should be outraged at how their constituent is being treated by Israeli officials.
“We thank Representative Mejia and Senator Kim for advocating on behalf of Amrou. We call on all our federal officials to denounce this treatment and secure his release.”
WATCH: Israeli authorities mistreat foreign nationals at the port of Ashdod.
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CONTACT: Public Affairs Director Naureen Akhter, nakhter@cair.com, 908-921-1238