U.S. Citizen Arrested in West Bank Amid Diplomatic Tensions

The arrest of Samaher Esmail for alleged social media incitement has prompted calls for her release and highlighted concerns over her health.

Samaher Esmail, a 46-year-old Palestinian American woman, was arrested by Israeli forces in the West Bank for alleged 'incitement on social media'.
The arrest occurred amid heightened diplomatic efforts by the U.S. to negotiate a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip.
U.S. officials, including Congressman Troy A. Carter, and civil rights organizations have called for Esmail's immediate release, highlighting her rights as a U.S. citizen.
Esmail's family, residing in Louisiana, expressed deep concern for her well-being, noting her diagnosis with ovarian cancer and the need for medication.
The incident has sparked an outcry in the United States, with the State Department seeking further information and offering consular assistance.