politicsconservative
Alaa's Apology: A Look at Old Tweets and New Controversies
Britain, USAMonday, December 29, 2025
Advertisement
Advertisement
Background
- Alaa Abd El-Fattah: Egyptian-British activist, known for political activism against the Egyptian government.
- Residence: Currently living in Britain, obtained citizenship in 2021.
The Controversy
- Old Tweets Resurface: Posts from 2008 to 2014 promoting violence against "Zionists" and police.
- Alaa's Response:
- Some tweets taken out of context.
- Others acknowledged as unacceptable.
- Made during a time of anger and frustration over wars in Iraq, Lebanon, Gaza, and police brutality in Egypt.
Reactions
- British Politicians:
- Nigel Farage (Reform UK) and Kemi Badenoch (Conservative Party) call for deportation.
- Board of Deputies of British Jews: Expresses concern over lack of due diligence by British authorities.
- British Government: Labels tweets "abhorrent."
Broader Implications
- Judgment of Past Actions: How should individuals be judged for actions from their past?
- Power of Social Media: Resurfacing of old posts and their potential to cause controversy years later.
Actions
flag content
