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Congressional delegation demands Israel free detained U.S. citizen
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Representative Tlaib and 40 colleagues, including six Senators and 34 Members of Congress, called on Secretary Rubio to secure the immediate release of Sama Safi, a 20-year-old American detainee held by Israel, according to DAWN. The lawmakers urged the State Department to deploy all available diplomatic tools to free her without delay so she can receive urgent medical care and return to her family and studies.
The push for Safi's release has drawn backing from eighty-five advocacy organizations alongside the congressional signatories. In their joint demand, the groups and lawmakers stressed that the young American deserves the freedom and life prospects afforded to every citizen her age, emphasizing the toll her detention has taken on her health and future.
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