Mahmoud Khalil, a graduate student and anti-Israel activist, declined to explicitly condemn Hamas during a recent interview, instead criticizing what he described as 'selective condemnation' regarding Palestinian suffering. When pressed by CNN's Pamela Brown to denounce Hamas, Khalil reiterated his condemnation of all civilian deaths but avoided singling out the group, arguing that focusing solely on Hamas ignores the violence faced by Palestinians. Khalil, who was previously detained over his campus activism and immigration status, emphasized the need to address the root causes of the conflict rather than engage in what he called 'hypocritical' outrage. The White House and critics have responded by questioning Khalil's refusal to condemn Hamas and his ongoing activism in the United States.