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Columbia Student's Wife Defends Him Against Hamas Claims

3/23/2025

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Noor Defends Husband

Noor Abdalla fiercely defended her husband, Mahmoud Khalil, against US claims of his support for Hamas, labeling the accusations as “ridiculous” and “disgusting.” Khalil, a Columbia University student, was arrested during a protest against Israel's actions in Gaza. His deportation is currently on hold, as Abdalla sheds light on the discrimination Muslims face in America.

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Suri Faces Deportation

Badar Khan Suri, a Georgetown University professor, is facing deportation over allegations of promoting Hamas propaganda, igniting fierce debates about free speech and political dissent. His situation mirrors that of Columbia's Mahmoud Khalil, prompting critics to warn of a troubling trend under the Trump administration targeting pro-Palestinian voices in academia.

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Noor Defends Husband

Noor Abdalla fiercely defended her husband, Mahmoud Khalil, against US claims of his support for Hamas, labeling the accusations as “ridiculous” and “disgusting.” Khalil, a Columbia University student, was arrested during a protest against Israel's actions in Gaza. His deportation is currently on hold, as Abdalla sheds light on the discrimination Muslims face in America.

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