Hala Alawieh, a Lebanese student, faced a denial of entry at Boston airport by CBP officers upon her arrival from the US on Thursday. Alawieh, who has been in the US since 2018 on a student visa, was subjected to questioning and phone searches by the officers. The officers specifically inquired about photos and videos of Hezbollah leaders, including Nasrallah, found on her phone. Alawieh asserted her apolitical stance, stating that she had received those images through WhatsApp groups. The incident highlights the scrutiny faced by individuals at US airports, especially concerning political affiliations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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