Mahmoud Khalil Draws Criticism for Refusal to Condemn Hamas

Mahmoud Khalil, recently released, refused to condemn Hamas as a terrorist group during interviews and a tour, instead criticizing selective outrage amid Palestinian suffering.

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Mahmoud Khalil, recently released, declined to explicitly condemn Hamas as a terrorist organization during interviews with CNN and a subsequent country tour.

Khalil faced significant criticism for his refusal, instead choosing to highlight what he termed "selective outrage" regarding the conflict.

He argued that focusing solely on condemning Hamas was disingenuous, especially given the ongoing suffering of Palestinians.

Khalil also stated his criticism for the killing of all civilians, but maintained his stance on not explicitly condemning Hamas.

The Department of Homeland Security defended Khalil's actions, though they also labeled him a "terrorist sympathizer" in their assessment.

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