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Khalid Abdalla: ‘It’s important for me to serve justice’

From Al Jazeera · () English

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Interview Named sources Context piece
  • British-Egyptian actor Khalid Abdalla discusses his identity and his support for Palestinian rights.
  • Abdalla, a prominent celebrity critic of Israel’s war in Gaza, says he balances acting with political activism.

Khalid Abdalla says he wants his public profile to serve a purpose beyond acting: “It’s important for me to be in service of justice.”

The British-Egyptian actor is among the most prominent celebrities to speak out against Israel’s war in Gaza and support Palestinian rights. He does not shy away from using his visibility to push for change.

In a conversation with Al Jazeera, Abdalla discusses his identity, the experiences that shaped him and how he has found a way to balance his artistic work with political activism.

It’s important for me to be in service of justice.

· Khalid AbdallaThe actor explains the principle guiding his public activism.
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