A Palestinian man who allegedly has links to extremism has sparked outrage after arriving in the UK via a small boat crossing and documenting his journey on TikTok. Now believed to be staying in a taxpayer-funded hotel, his presence in the country has triggered urgent calls for deportation.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage didn’t mince his words, declaring: “Palestinian Abu Wadee, who crossed the Channel just days ago, is enjoying live-streaming in a taxpayer-funded hotel. He’s a dangerous militant who must be arrested and deported immediately. Illegal immigration is a national security emergency”, reported the Express.
The case has quickly escalated, with Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp vowing to raise the issue with ministers. Speaking on GB News, he said: “What the Home Office needs to do is identify where this despicable individual is and, frankly, remove him from the country back to Palestine immediately. He clearly has no place in the United Kingdom and potentially poses a threat to our fellow citizens. This just illustrates why it is so important to get control of our borders and to stop these boat crossings.”
Despite the growing backlash, the Home Office declined to comment on individual cases but assured the public: “The British public can be reassured that we take all steps necessary at all times to protect the nation’s security.”
Tory MP Ben Obese-Jecty also weighed in, calling on the Minister for Border Security, Dame Angela Eagle, to clarify Wadee’s current status. “We cannot allow those who pose a danger to our society to be welcomed into the country with impunity,” he warned.
Concerns over Wadee’s background are mounting, particularly after disturbing footage emerged of him calling for violent action against Jews. In one shocking video, he reportedly says: “Allah, kill them one by one, and don’t leave a single one. Allah, destroy them completely, disperse them completely, and make the earth fall from under their feet.”
The Campaign Against Antisemitism has linked Wadee to the ‘Tyre-Burning Unit,’ a militant group known for hurling firebombs and rocks at Israeli forces along the Gaza border. He even boasted to Hamas-affiliated newspaper Felesteen about using makeshift incendiary kites to set fires in Israel, explaining: “It only costs us three shekels, [65p] but it costs the occupation (Israel) more because of the fires it causes. We try to come up with new surprises.”
Wadee has also been photographed posing with assault rifles and using slingshots to hurl rocks. Former immigration minister Robert Jenrick didn’t hold back, saying: “Abu Wadee is clearly a threat to the British people. The police and security services are stretched as it is without dangerous men like this who appear to hold extremist sympathies to deal with. He needs to be deported immediately.”
Security experts have echoed the concerns. Former Army intelligence officer Col Philip Ingram issued a stark warning: “He is a significant terror threat to the UK and is someone who should be arrested immediately. If he is here, there are likely to be more. This is one of the most worrying reports I have seen in a long time.”
With tensions over immigration already running high, the presence of an alleged militant in the UK is certain to add fuel to the fire. Many will now be watching closely to see how swiftly the government responds.
