Hamas-linked militant from October 7 attack granted Muslim religious accommodations in US jail, including halal diet and fasting

A suspected Hamas-linked militant, accused in the October 7th Israel attacks, has secured religious accommodations in a Louisiana jail. Mahmoud Amin Ya’Qub Al-Muhtadi requested and was granted permission for a halal diet, fasting, and daily prayers. He faces charges including material support to a terrorist organization and visa fraud.