Mahmoud Khalil (Activist) Age, Wife, Detention, Nationality, Biography

Who is Mahmoud Khalil? Biography, Wiki

Mahmoud Khalil is a Palestinian activist whose journey from Syrian refugee to Columbia University student made him the unexpected face of campus protests. His detention sparked global debates about free speech and immigrant rights in America.

Mahmoud Khalil Age

Born in Damascus in 1995, the age of Mahmoud Khalil is 30 years old. His life shows resilience shaped by conflict and displacement.

Short Bio And Some Quick Facts

Complete Real Name	Mahmoud Khalil
Year of Birth	1995
Age	30 years
Place of Birth	Damascus, Syria
Zodiac Sign	Update Soon
Place of Residence	New York City
Parents	Update Soon
Education	M.A.
Institute	Columbia University
Occupation	Activist, CU Negotiator & Spokesperson
Detention	104 days (Mar-Jun 2025)
Relationship Status	Married
Nationality	U.S. Permanent Resident
Wife	Dr. Noor Abdalla
Children	1 son (Deen)
Ethnicity	Palestinian
Religion	Islam
Height	5 feet 10 inches
Weight	75 kg
Eye color	Brown
Hair color	Black
Category	Biography

Education

The educational background of Mahmoud included; Computer Science degree from Lebanese American University and Master’s at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs in 2023.

He taught himself English while working with refugees in Lebanon before Ivy League studies.

 

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Family

Palestinian refugees who raised him in Syria’s Yarmouk camp. Their displacement during the Nakba deeply influenced his activism.

Grew up in a close-knit household (exact number of siblings unspecified in sources).

Wife

Is Mahmoud Khalil married? Yes, he married to Dr. Noor Abdalla, a Michigan-born dentist of Syrian descent and their bond survived his detention during her pregnancy and their son’s birth.

They met in 2016 while volunteering in Lebanon, maintaining a 7-year long-distance relationship before marrying in 2023.

Children

He has one son, Deen, born April 2024 while Khalil was detained. ICE denied his request to attend the birth. Their first in-person meeting occurred in a Louisiana courtroom when Deen was 1 month old.

Career

These are the professional timeline of Mahmoud Khalil:

His work centered on refugee rights and education before shifting to activism.

Detention Case

Here are the important facts of Mahmoud Khalil’s detention:

• Arrested March 8, 2025 at his Columbia apartment

• Held 104 days in Jena, Louisiana ICE facility

• Accused of:
  • “Adverse foreign policy consequences” (per Secretary Marco Rubio)
  • Alleged green card application inaccuracies

• Released June 21, 2025 after federal judge ruled detention “unjustified and politically motivated”

What’s the current Status of Mahmoud Khalil? Deportation case continues despite release. He cannot leave the U.S. and faces travel restrictions.

Religion

Practicing Muslim. Ramadan observances were noted during his activism and detention timeline.

Ethnicity and Nationality

Mahmoud Khalil’s ethnicity is Palestinian and he holds Syrian nationality. He was born in Syria to Palestinian refugees and is a U.S. green card holder (lawful permanent resident). His identity embodies the Palestinian diaspora experience.

Height and Weight

How tall is Mahmoud Khalil? He stands approximately 5’10” (178 cm) based on media images and court documents. His weight is around 165 lbs (75 kg) per ICE records released during legal proceedings.

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