Alaa Abd el-Fattah Returns to UK Amid Controversy
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Sir Keir Starmer faced criticism for welcoming Egyptian pro-democracy activist Alaa Abdel Fattah to the UK, after social media posts surfaced showing Abdel Fattah endorsing violence against Zionists, prompting concerns over the UK's support for controversial figures. The government and opposition figures expressed mixed reactions, highlighting the complexity of Abdel Fattah's case and the political implications of his return.
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