Switzerland releases, deports Palestinian American journalist Ali Abunimah
Al JazeeraJAN 31
Swiss Authorities Deport Palestinian-American Journalist Ali Abunimah
Above: Passenger planes of Swiss airlines on June 14, 2021. Image copyright: Sean Gallup/Getty Images News via Getty Images
The Spin
Establishment-critical narrative
The decision to detain Abunimah represents a dangerous escalation in Western government suppression of pro-Palestinian voices and journalism, reflecting a broader pattern of censorship and intimidation against those who speak out about Palestinian rights.
Pro-establishment narrative
Swiss authorities acted within the legal framework to protect internal security, implementing necessary immigration law measures against an individual who posed a potential threat to safety in Switzerland.