The Gist Realign for Palestine
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May 22, 2025 Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, founder of Realign for Palestine and a nonresident fellow at the Atlantic Council, joins to tackle the complexities of Palestinian advocacy. He critiques both Hamas and Israel while pushing for reform within the diaspora. Alkhatib draws striking parallels between Hamas and ISIS, urging clarity in pro-Palestine discourse. He also highlights the impactful philanthropy of billionaires like Bill Gates and Michael Bloomberg, celebrating their contributions to saving lives. His insights promote coexistence and accountability in a tumultuous environment.
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Ahmed's Escape from Gaza
- Ahmed Fouad Al-Khatib left Gaza at 15 for a U.S. exchange program but was stuck in Egypt due to Hamas' takeover.
- He sought asylum in the U.S. amid threats to his life after Hamas violently took control in Gaza in 2007.
Hamas's Responsibility for Suffering
- Ahmed criticizes Hamas as an ISIS-like legitimate terrorist group harming Palestinians.
- He holds Hamas responsible for much suffering, urging accountability beyond blaming Israel alone.
Personal Tragedy in War
- Ahmed lost over 30 family members including children and an uncle in the war.
- His family's complex tragedy highlights the vast innocent Palestinian casualties during the conflict.