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Sama Safi, a 20-year-old Palestinian American psychology student, has been held in Israeli military detention for nearly two weeks, following a pre-dawn raid on her family home on June 2.
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Jerusalem, occupied West Bank
Who
Sama Safi, Israeli military, Lea Tsemel, US legislators
What
Sama Safi, a 20-year-old Palestinian American psychology student, has been held in Israeli military detention for nearly two weeks, following a pre-dawn raid on her family home on June 2.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:00:10 GMT · 3h 38m ago
Where
Jerusalem, occupied West Bank ·
Why
The Israeli military stated Sama Safi and three other women were arrested "after promoting hostile terrorist activity and additional terrorist-related activities," though no charges have been filed.
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The detention of Sama Safi, a US citizen with a chronic medical condition, has prompted intervention from US legislators and raised concerns about the treatment of Palestinian detainees in Israeli custody, highlighting potential diplomatic tensions and human rights issues.
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