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Oxford Union President Investigated Over Hamas Comments
UK counter-terrorism police are examining statements made by Oxford Union President Arwa Elrayess in a private chat. The probe follows a report from UK Lawyers for Israel.
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UK counter-terrorism police are investigating Oxford Union President Arwa Elrayess after comments she made in a private WhatsApp chat. In the messages, Elrayess described Hamas as a "resistance group" and called the October 7 attacks a "proportionate" response to Israeli actions.
She also stated that Hamas "would be lauded as heroes" and said it was "quite rich" for people to express shock given Israel's treatment of Palestinians.
Israel submitted the chat to authorities, citing concerns that the remarks could normalize a proscribed group. Police have confirmed an active investigation. This is the same president who previously partnered the Union ball with a Hamas-linked organization.
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