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Adel al-Natour, a 71-year-old co-founder and former member of Palestinian Islamic Jihad, has been held without trial in Syria since his detention in late 2025 and now faces what rights advocates call an 'unlawful' deportation. Reporting by Middle East Eye detailed his prolonged detention and the legal concerns surrounding his potential removal. The case highlights the precarious status of Palestinian militant figures based in Syria amid the country's post-Assad political transition, as Damascus's new authorities navigate relations with Palestinian factions and outside pressure.