Influencer links arrest and scam to Ramallah café closure

Palestinian-American woman’s cafe shuttered in Ramallah

Palestinian-American influencer Zkrah Daoud closed her coffee shop, Art Café Ramallah, after being allegedly scammed out of over $100,000 by two Palestinians, including a PA official. Following her arrest linked to unpaid rent, she is pursuing legal action against what she calls an extortion ring and has launched a GoFundMe campaign for support. Daoud expressed her desire to create a safe artistic space and is now contemplating returning to the US due to her ongoing struggles.

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