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Protesters Storm Trump Tower Demanding Khalil's Release

3/13/2025

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Protesters from Jewish Voice for Peace stormed Trump Tower in New York City on Thursday, calling for the release of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, who is currently detained by ICE. Nearly 100 demonstrators were arrested as they rallied against Khalil's deportation, igniting a wave of outrage over the accusations linking him to Hamas.

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Protesters from Jewish Voice for Peace stormed Trump Tower in New York City on Thursday, calling for the release of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, who is currently detained by ICE. Nearly 100 demonstrators were arrested as they rallied against Khalil's deportation, igniting a wave of outrage over the accusations linking him to Hamas.