Overview
- A government statement called historic social media posts attributed to Abd el-Fattah 'abhorrent' following public praise of his return by the prime minister and senior ministers.
- Conservative figures, including Robert Jenrick, pressed for explanations and urged condemnation, with some calling for a review of Abd el-Fattah’s British citizenship or deportation.
- Jewish organizations criticized the government's celebratory tone and raised safety concerns, citing posts that allegedly endorsed killing 'Zionists' and police.
- Questions remain over the authenticity and context of the resurfaced posts, which some outlets have been unable to verify and which Abd el-Fattah has previously said were taken out of context.
- Abd el-Fattah arrived in Britain after President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi granted him a pardon in September and Egyptian authorities lifted his travel ban on December 20.