An NHS doctor from Egypt who was involved in a controversial social media post regarding the Hamas attacks in October 2023 has successfully challenged her deportation from the UK. Dr. Menatalla Elwan, 34, who worked at an NHS trust in Liverpool, faced legal action from the Home Office after reposting footage of civilians fleeing Hamas terrorists during the attacks, along with comments that were deemed to glorify terrorist violence.
The Home Office attempted to revoke Elwan’s temporary right to remain in the UK due to her posts, but she fought against this decision and received support from an immigration tribunal judge. The judge mentioned that Elwan’s comments showed support, justification, and glorification of Hamas terrorist violence, but also considered her overall positive record during her time in the UK.
Following the attacks by Hamas militants in Israel on October 7, 2023, Elwan made various social media posts criticizing Israel and expressing controversial opinions. Despite facing scrutiny and possible deportation, the immigration tribunal ruled in favor of Elwan, stating that the immediate cancellation of her leave to remain was not reasonable or proportionate.
Although her posts sparked controversy and led to legal action, the judge acknowledged that Elwan’s conduct was a one-time incident in the context of her otherwise positive presence in the UK. While the cancellation of her leave to remain was overturned, Elwan’s appeal for indefinite leave to remain was rejected, leaving her future status in the country uncertain
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