Mohammad Shibli, a passenger on a Delta Air Lines flight from Atlanta to Fresno on July 29, alleges a flight attendant slapped him during the flight.

Shibli was traveling with his family when the incident occurred, which he says caused him fear, humiliation and pain.

Driving the news:The flight attendant reportedly refused to serve Shibli and his wife water, using a disrespectful tone during the interaction. • Shibli’s attorney, Awad Ali, suggested that the refusal to serve may have been influenced by the fact that Shibli’s wife was wearing a shirt bearing the word “Palestine.” • After another crew member provided water and apologized, the original flight attendant allegedly approached Shibli, whispered a vulgar word in his ear, and then struck him with an open palm. • Shibli said

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