Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate student, reflected on Hamas' attack on October 7, stating it emerged from a long-standing cycle of violence. He recalled being at the cinema when he learned of the attack, feeling a mix of fear and inevitability. Khalil's experiences at UNRWA shaped his view, as he noted the untenable situation for Palestinians under an Israeli government that ignores their plight. By October 6, violence had escalated, with over 200 Palestinians killed, highlighting the urgency of addressing the Palestinian question in regional politics.
Khalil expressed that the attack was a necessary outcome of ongoing violence, saying, "It's heavy. I still remember. I was like: This couldn't happen."
His opinions reflect deeper concerns about Palestinian rights and the Israeli government's actions. "They circumvented the Palestinian question," he noted, reflecting on a lack of inclusion.
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