A Palestinian man who arrived in the UK by small boat in March 2025 says he wants to stay, despite serving nine months in prison after his arrival and past statements calling for Jews to be killed. The article says Abu Wadee, 34, was released in December and is living in Serco-run asylum accommodation in Corby; his case has prompted calls from politicians for his removal, and the Home Office is understood to be seeking to deport him.

Wadee told a local reporter that he no longer supports Hamas, saying past expressions of support were made under duress, and said he loves England and Corby. He has also posted videos alleging that his human rights are being infringed and showing an ankle tag; the article notes he acknowledged posing with Kalashnikov rifles and says he was once part of a Hamas-affiliated group that threw projectiles at Israeli forces. The article reports criticism of his publicly funded accommodation from opposition politicians and an antisemitism campaign group.