Lebanese national Alawieh faced entry denial in the US after Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers questioned her about photos of Hezbollah leaders on her phone. Alawieh, who arrived in Boston from India, claimed she is apolitical and received the images via WhatsApp groups. The incident occurred on Thursday, highlighting the heightened scrutiny faced by travelers entering the US. Alawieh had been in the US since 2018 on a student visa. The interrogation at the airport underscores the challenges faced by individuals, even when they claim to have no political affiliations. The incident serves as a reminder of the complex immigration procedures in place, especially for individuals from regions with political tensions. The scrutiny faced by Alawieh sheds light on the delicate balance between national security measures and individual rights during border crossings.