Palestinian activists Eid and Awdah Hathaleen, arriving in the US on valid visas for a speaking tour, were denied entry and detained, then deported. Awdah Hathaleen was later murdered by a settler, Yinon Levi, in their village of Umm al Khair, Masafer Yatta, amidst escalating ethnic cleansing threats. The incident highlights the ongoing conflict and human rights abuses in the region.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.