Alqasem tied to anti-Israel group later than she claimed

A Facebook invitation to an April 27, 2018 event features a photo of 15 students, including Alqasem, in colorful Middle Eastern dress.

US student Lara Alqasem appears at the district court in Tel Aviv, Israel October 11, 2018

US student Lara Alqasem appears at the district court in Tel Aviv, Israel October 11, 2018

(photo credit: AMIR COHEN)

OCTOBER 19, 2018 15:49

Updated: OCTOBER 21, 2018 01:33

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