Soumaya (Sumaya) Hamdi

Soumaya Hamdi, wife of detained British journalist Sami Hamdi, shares the family's harrowing experience as they navigated his recent arrest in the U.S. She highlights Sami's commitment to pro-Palestinian advocacy and discusses the implications for free speech. Soumaya recounts the community response that aided in his release and reveals the harsh conditions Sami faced in detention. She also delves into the pressure from right-wing activists and argues that his detention reflects broader attempts to control narratives about Israel and Gaza.