Political streamer Hasan Piker is at the center of a Twitch controversy over banning "Zionist" as a slur. His supporters argue the debate highlights broader concerns about silencing pro-Palestine voices online. | The New Arab

Hasan Piker, a popular Twitch streamer known for his pro-Palestinian stance, was recently detained and questioned by US Customs and Border Protection upon returning to the country. During the interrogation, officials reportedly focused on his political views regarding the Israel-Gaza conflict, specifically asking whether he viewed Hamas as a terrorist group or a resistance movement. Piker, who has nearly 3 million followers, has consistently spoken out against US military support for Israel and

Hasan Piker, a popular political commentator and Twitch streamer known for his pro-Palestinian views, was detained and questioned by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) upon re-entry to the United States. During the interrogation, officials pressed Piker on his political opinions, particularly concerning the Israel-Gaza war, asking him whether he considered Hamas a terror organisation or a resistance group. Piker, who has nearly 3 million followers on Twitch, has been outspoken about the huma