Palestinian Migrant with Alleged Extremist Ties Arrested in UK After Channel Crossing

Abu Wadei, accused of anti-Semitic rhetoric and links to a militant group, was detained for entering the UK illegally after arriving on a small boat.

Abu Wadei, also known as Mosab Al Qasas, is a Palestinian influencer with a significant social media following and alleged ties to a militant group in Gaza.
He was arrested by UK Immigration Enforcement on suspicion of entering the country illegally after arriving via a small boat crossing the English Channel.
Wadei has been accused of making anti-Semitic statements, including calls for violence against Jews, and previously posted images of himself with weapons and at rallies in Gaza.
The Campaign Against Antisemitism (CAA) identified Wadei through social media and raised concerns about his potential threat to public security.
UK officials emphasized their commitment to strengthening border security and enforcing immigration rules in response to the incident.