Released Hamas Bomber and PFLP Commander to Speak at Argentine Union HQ
Osman Bilal, a Hamas operative released in exchange for hostages taken during the October 7 attacks, and Nader Sadaqa, a commander from the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), are scheduled to speak at the headquarters of Argentina's State Workers Association (ATE) in San Lorenzo. The event, organized by Action for Palestine Rosario for Palestinian Prisoners' Day, lists the men as activists and former prisoners. Bilal, who served 27 life sentences for involvement in deadly 1995 suicide bombings, was freed in February 2025. Sadaqa, convicted for multiple fatal attacks including the 2003 Geha Junction bombing, was released under a ceasefire deal and exiled to Egypt. The organizers stated the meeting aims to address the persecution of Palestinian political prisoners and discuss current conditions in Palestine and Argentina. This appearance follows Bilal’s previous participation in a webinar hosted by North American organizations. The announcement has drawn attention due to the violent histories of the speakers, who were exchanged for Israeli hostages held by Hamas.
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Released Hamas Bomber and PFLP Commander to Speak at Argentine Union HQ
Osman Bilal, a Hamas operative released in exchange for hostages taken during the October 7 attacks, and Nader Sadaqa, a commander from the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), are scheduled to speak at the headquarters of Argentina's State Workers Association (ATE) in San Lorenzo. The event, organized by Action for Palestine Rosario for Palestinian Prisoners' Day, lists the men as activists and former prisoners. Bilal, who served 27 life sentences for involvement in deadly 1995 suicide bombings, was freed in February 2025. Sadaqa, convicted for multiple fatal attacks including the 2003 Geha Junction bombing, was released under a ceasefire deal and exiled to Egypt. The organizers stated the meeting aims to address the persecution of Palestinian political prisoners and discuss current conditions in Palestine and Argentina. This appearance follows Bilal’s previous participation in a webinar hosted by North American organizations. The announcement has drawn attention due to the violent histories of the speakers, who were exchanged for Israeli hostages held by Hamas.
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