Successive UK governments campaigned for the release of Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah, who was recently released from prison in Egypt. However, concerns arose when past social media posts containing violent rhetoric against "Zionists" and the police were discovered. This led to criticism from Jewish organizations regarding the lack of thorough vetting during the campaign for his freedom. Despite initial praise upon his arrival, Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced scrutiny as details emerged about these controversial statements made prior to his imprisonment.