American Communist Party Int'l Secretary Christopher Helali on Iranian TV Discusses Arrest of Mohsen Mahdawi: U.S. Crackdown on Pro-Palestinian Activists Driven by Israel Lobby; 'Some of My Best Frien
Helali claimed that the increased immigration enforcement targeting pro-Palestinian activists is happening at the direction of Israel and the pro-Israel lobby, which he said holds 'tremendous power.' He asserted that none of the arrested activists had incited violence against Jews, adding: 'Some of my best friends, my best comrades, are Jews.' He also said that he feels freer and safer in Russia than in the United States. During the interview, Helali noted that at the time of the arrest, he had just returned from Sana'a, where he attended the 'Palestine: The Central Issue of the Nation' conference alongside fellow ACP founder Jackson Hinkle.
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