World Isreal News: Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia University student who is facing deportation from the U.S. over allegations of supporting Hamas, previously held a senior role at the British Embassy in Beirut, according to The Telegraph.

Khalil, a prominent figure in pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia, worked for over four years as a Program Manager at the UK’s Syria Office and led the Syria Chevening Program, which offers scholarships for students to study in the UK. His LinkedIn profile also highlights his management of taxpayer-funded projects focused on justice, accountability, and gender equality in Syria.

The U.S. has accused Khalil of distributing pro-Hamas leaflets at Columbia, an action condemned by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, who argued that Khalil took advantage of his privilege to study in the U.S. and supported terrorist organizations.