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Abducting Bodies, Silencing Dissent: Mahmoud Khalil and the Rise of State Terror


Published on 2025-03-21 02:20:43 - CounterPunch
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  • The abduction of Mahmoud Khalil is not an isolated event
  • it is a chilling testament to the authoritarian turn in the United States, where dissent is met not with debate but with brute force, and the machinery of state terror moves with ruthless precision.

The article from CounterPunch, titled "Abducting Bodies, Silencing Dissent: Mahmoud Khalil and the Rise of State Terror," discusses the case of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist who was forcibly disappeared by Israeli forces. Khalil, known for his advocacy for Palestinian rights and his work with the Palestinian NGO Network, was taken from his home in the West Bank, highlighting a broader pattern of state terror and suppression of dissent by the Israeli government. The piece details how such abductions serve to intimidate and silence critics, creating an atmosphere of fear among activists and civilians alike. It also explores the international community's response, or lack thereof, to these human rights violations, and connects Khalil's case to the broader context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, where such tactics are used to maintain control and suppress resistance. The article argues that these actions not only violate international law but also aim to erase Palestinian narratives and resistance through enforced disappearances and other forms of state violence.

Read the Full CounterPunch Article at:
[ https://www.counterpunch.org/2025/03/21/abducting-bodies-silencing-dissent-mahmoud-khalil-and-the-rise-of-state-terror/ ]
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