Florida Protests Demand Release of Tampa Teen Held in Israeli Custody

Protests for Muhammad Ibrahim

• 📣 Protests were held across Florida demanding the release of a 16-year-old American Palestinian teenager from Tampa, currently held in Israeli custody.
• 🗓️ The demonstrations are part of a national week of action by Care Florida, ahead of Muhammad Ibrahim's next court appearance.
• 🇺🇸 Protesters are urging state and federal lawmakers to advocate for the release of Muhammad, emphasizing his status as an American citizen and a child.

Family's Account and Concerns

• 😟 Muhammad's uncle described his detention, stating the teen was blindfolded, zip-tied, and taken hostage at gunpoint when he was 15.
• 📞 For nine months, Muhammad has had zero contact with his family.
• 💔 The family also highlighted that Muhammad's first cousin, Safe Musal, also from Tampa, was reportedly beaten to death by Israeli settlers in the West Bank.
• 🏛️ Calls are being made to the White House and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to secure Muhammad's release and return to Tampa.