US ICE Detains British Commentator Sami Hamdi at San Francisco Airport Over Terrorism Allegations

British political commentator Sami Hamdi was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at San Francisco International Airport after his visa was revoked, reportedly due to his vocal criticism of Israel's policies in Gaza. Hamdi, who had recently spoken at a Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) event, was labeled a threat to national security by Department of Homeland Security officials, who accused him of supporting terrorism, though no public evidence has been provided. CAIR and other civil rights groups condemned the detention as a violation of free speech and an example of the Trump administration's intensified efforts to target foreigners critical of Israel. The detention occurred amid a broader pattern of heightened scrutiny and visa denials for individuals perceived to be critical of U.S. foreign policy on Israel, drawing criticism over constitutional rights protections. The case has also sparked political controversy, with some right-wing figures accusing Hamdi of ties to extremist groups, while advocacy organizations emphasize concerns about suppression of dissent. Homeland Security officials praised the enforcement action, asserting a zero-tolerance approach under President Trump toward those allegedly undermining American national security.