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British Journalist Detained, Questioned on Genocide at Ben-Gurion Airport
British journalist Secunder Kermani was detained and initially denied entry to Israel's Ben-Gurion Airport on Monday. Border officials questioned him about his views on genocide in Gaza and whether Hamas and Hezbollah are terrorist groups. His entry was eventually approved after arriving to cover the election.
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- 01British journalist Secunder Kermani was detained at Ben-Gurion Airport on Monday.
- 02Officials questioned Kermani on his views regarding genocide in Gaza.
- 03He was also asked about Hamas and Hezbollah's terrorist status.
- 04Kermani's entry to Israel was ultimately approved.
- 05He had arrived to cover the upcoming election.
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