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Activist Mohammed Khatib Faces Deportation Amid Solidarity Rally

2/8/2026

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Mohammed Khatib, Samidoun’s European coordinator, faces deportation from Greece after detention at Heraklion Airport.
The Greek government cited national security as the reason for his inadmissibility.
Belgium revoked his citizenship in August 2025 due to his support for Palestinian armed resistance.
Samidoun said the move aligns with U.S. and EU interests against Palestine.
A solidarity event proceeded with Abdel Nasser Issa, who urged resistance and expressed support for Khatib.

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Mohammed Khatib, Samidoun’s European coordinator, faces deportation from Greece after detention at Heraklion Airport.
The Greek government cited national security as the reason for his inadmissibility.
Belgium revoked his citizenship in August 2025 due to his support for Palestinian armed resistance.
Samidoun said the move aligns with U.S. and EU interests against Palestine.
A solidarity event proceeded with Abdel Nasser Issa, who urged resistance and expressed support for Khatib.