The Thinking Muslim This is Why AIPAC Had Sami Hamdi Arrested
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Oct 29, 2025 
Sami Hamdi, a political analyst and commentator specializing in US politics and Middle East policy, dives into the heated debate of America First versus Israel First. He passionately argues that Americans should prioritize their domestic issues over foreign lobbying efforts. Sami highlights how social media has reshaped public sympathy towards Palestinians, influencing the views of prominent figures. He also points out politicians distancing themselves from AIPAC amid changing voter sentiments, framing the upcoming elections as pivotal for America's foreign policy direction.
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America First Versus Israel First
- Sami Hamdi frames the 2024 midterms as a contest between 'America First' and 'Israel First' priorities.
- He argues Muslim Americans benefit if candidates focus on domestic issues rather than foreign priorities like Israel.
Social Media Broke Information Filters
- Hamdi argues Zionist lobbying historically blocked Palestinian narratives from reaching ordinary Americans.
- He credits social media for bypassing those filters and shifting public sympathy toward Palestinians.
Truth Sparks Cross-Political Empathy
- Hamdi says presenting unfiltered truth makes people's hearts 'incline towards justice' across political lines.
- He cites public figures whose views shifted after seeing raw footage from Gaza.