Noor Abdalla is the wife of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, who recently got arrested, find out more about her and their relationship below
Following her husband’s recent arrest, Abdalla has been vocal about the whole incident, and about her problems as well, being eight months pregnant.
Who is dentist Noor Abdalla wife of Columbia University’s Mahmoud Khalil, bio, age, wedding, nationality and religion
That’s not his wife, that’s his lawyer. His wife is called Noor Abdalla and she looks like this. She is a 28 year old dentist, born in Michigan but has spent considerable time in the Middle East including Syria. pic.twitter.com/OgWBIQ1trG
— Matthew Vosburgh (@MafVosburgh) March 13, 2025
🚨 Mahmoud Khalil’s wife, Noor Abdalla, appeared with him at press conferences on the campus of Columbia University during illegal pro-Hamas encampments. She was not a student.
An online fundraiser for Mahmoud is currently at $336k. pic.twitter.com/dwbfuEOsKR
— NizNellie3 (@NizNellie3) March 13, 2025
Despite facing emotional strain during this period, Noor continues to advocate strongly for Khalil.
Noor Abdalla speaks out on Mahmoud Khalil’s arrest
Mahmoud Khalil’s wife, Noor Abdalla, recently shared about her experience of the whole incident. She shared her confusion when Khalil warned her about possible immigration issues. Both Noor and Khalil are legal U.S. residents, and she believed that Khalil had no cause for concern. She stated:
I didn’t take him seriously. Clearly, I was naive.”
U.S. agents arrested Khalil at their Manhattan apartment back on March 9, 2025, following which Abdalla attended his court hearing. During the hearing, Khalil’s lawyers claimed that the arrest violated his free speech rights. The session concluded with the judge temporarily blocking his deportation pending further review.
Noor Abdalla bio
Meet Mahmoud Khalil's wife, Noor Abdalla
UM (Michigan) Flint 2018 Spring Commencement speech being thankful for safety at school… unless you are a Jewish student at Columbia U.
🇸🇾 Syrian AmericanAbdalla developed a passion for social justice after taking the First Year… pic.twitter.com/CloR0CzWjf
— Joni Job (@jj_talking) March 13, 2025
Noor Abdalla is a 28-year-old dentist who currently resides in New York with her husband. She was born and raised in the United States and holds U.S. citizenship, with her family having Middle Eastern roots and her being a Muslim by religion. Over the years, she has actively engaged in humanitarian work and is renowned for her dedication towards social justice. She has participated in various community outreach programs and maintains a strong presence in her local community. She often volunteers at dental clinics for underserved populations.
Relationship and Marriage
Noor Abdalla and Khalil first met in Lebanon back in 2016 through a volunteer program. They eventually developed a long-distance relationship for about seven years before getting married in New York in 2023. The couple is currently expecting their first child in April 2025. Noor expressed her excitement about starting a new family with Khalil, stating:
I’ve always been so excited to have my first baby with the person I love.”
Mahmoud Khalil’s ongoing proceedings
Khalil recently got arrested for his involvement in pro-Palestinian protests. According to authorities, Khalil’s activism conflicts with U.S. national interests. As a result, the government arrested him and transferred him to a detention center in Louisiana. Meanwhile, Noor Abdalla continues to advocate for his release, hoping for a return before their child’s birth.
Her husband moved to the US in 2022 and completed his studies at Columbia’s School of International and Public Affairs in December but is yet to receive his master’s degree diploma.
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