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.