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Brazil Deports Alleged Hamas Operative and Family Following U.S. Alert

Palestinian man accused of being Hamas spokesperson detained and sent back to Qatar with family after judicial approval.

  • Muslim Abuumar and his family were detained at Sao Paulo's Guarulhos airport.
  • The U.S. Department of State alerted Brazilian authorities about Abuumar's arrival.
  • A federal judge approved the deportation after reviewing evidence of Abuumar's Hamas ties.
  • Brazilian police claim Abuumar intended to stay in Brazil as a Hamas spokesperson.
  • Abuumar's lawyer argues the deportation was politically motivated and lacked proper warrants.
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