Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil calls for God to 'hold Israel accountable' at Yom Kippur event

Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil addressed a Yom Kippur Yizkor service in New York City on Monday, urging God to hold Israel accountable for its actions in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran. Khalil lamented the use of tuition fees, tax dollars, and votes to cause harm to Palestinians, Lebanese, and Iranians, emphasizing the need to remember that all humans share in the suffering.

He prayed for God to recognize Israel's alleged genocide. Khalil also called for unity against Israel and its war, lamenting that the "Zionist project" and the "fascist government" were attempting to make people forget their shared humanity. The event, organized by various left-wing Jewish groups, centered on the Yizkor prayer, commemorating those who have died. Notable attendees included Brad Lander, Aber Kawas, and several New York City Council members.