Nima Rostami Alkhorshid:
What's going on with Mahmoud Khalil in the United States?
Who is Mahmoud Khalil?
What is his background and what roles has he played?
Why was he targeted by ICE despite his collaborations?
What lesson can racialized communities learn from Khalil’s case?
Could Khalil become a symbol of resistance if he wins in court?
What is the current situation in Gaza regarding aid, water, and electricity?
Are forces of resistance preparing for a new conflict with Israel?
What was the outcome of the Arab states summit in Cairo?
How are Hezbollah and the Lebanese government currently interacting?
Laith Marouf:
Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian born in Syria, is embroiled in a political issue between Democrats and Republicans.
He is a former employee of the UK embassy in Beirut and later worked with USAID-funded NGOs in the U.S.
Khalil handled destabilization programs in Syria and worked with Syrian youth to steer them away from radical anti-colonialist views.
Despite his service to Western interests, Khalil faced Zionist wrath and was detained by ICE.
The lesson is that collaboration with Zionists offers no protection; they may still turn against you when it suits them.
If Khalil wins in court, he could emerge as a controlled opposition leader within Arabic and Muslim communities.
In Gaza, Israel has cut off all aid, food, water, and electricity, worsening the humanitarian crisis.
Resistance forces seem prepared for renewed conflict, as they perceive no other options given Israel's actions.
The Cairo summit resulted in empty promises; it was designed to relieve pressure on Egypt and Jordan without tangible aid for Gaza.
Hezbollah and the Lebanese government are at odds over reconstruction efforts in southern Lebanon, creating tension and potential for future confrontations.
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