Debra Winger protests against arrest of activist Mahmoud Khalil

Actress Debra Winger spoke at a protest against the arrest of anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil, expressing her views on her Jewish upbringing. She stated she feels a "debt to pay" regarding her beliefs about Israel and its actions. Winger criticized the conflation of Judaism with Zionism and called Khalil a "political prisoner." He was arrested on March 8 and faces deportation, with his case currently in court. His arrest has led to nationwide protests. The protest at Trump Tower involved around 150 demonstrators from Jewish Voice for Peace. Nearly 100 people were arrested by police during the event, which highlighted tensions surrounding Khalil's activism and U.S. immigration policies.