British journalist and political commentator Sami Hamdi is set to be released from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody, his representatives announced on Monday. Hamdi, a vocal critic of Israel and its actions in Gaza, was detained on October 26 at San Francisco International Airport while on a speaking tour for the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), a prominent Muslim advocacy group. The US government had revoked his visa prior to his arrest, citing allegations of supporting terrorism and posing a national security threat. However, Hamdi’s legal team and CAIR have refuted these claims, arguing that he was targeted for his outspoken criticism of Israel. According to his representatives, Hamdi will be released in the coming days and will voluntarily return to the UK, avoiding deportation. CAIR emphasized that the immigration charges against him were solely related to overstaying his visa, with no evidence of criminal conduct or security risks. Hussam Ayloush, CEO of CAIR’s California chapter, condemned the detention, stating that Hamdi’s only ‘offense’ was speaking out against Israel’s actions in Gaza. The UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office confirmed it was providing consular assistance but did not comment further on the case. Hamdi’s family expressed relief at his impending release but criticized the US government for what they described as an unjust and defamatory arrest.