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Palestinian American targeted in West Campus stabbing, Islamic advocacy group says

Mikala Compton
Nizar Doar, the father of stabbing victim Zacharia Doar, speaks during a press conference at Austin City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. Zacharia Doar, a Palestinian American, was targeted in a West Campus stabbing, an Islamic advocacy group says.
Nizar Doar, the father of stabbing victim Zacharia Doar, speaks during a press conference at Austin City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. Zacharia Doar, a Palestinian American, was targeted in a West Campus stabbing, an Islamic advocacy group says.
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Laila Dabbakeh, a Palestinian American community organizer, speaks during a press conference at Austin City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. Zacharia Doar, a Palestinian American, was targeted in a West Campus stabbing, an Islamic advocacy group says.
Laila Dabbakeh, a Palestinian American community organizer, speaks during a press conference at Austin City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. Zacharia Doar, a Palestinian American, was targeted in a West Campus stabbing, an Islamic advocacy group says.
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Cliff Clive holds a sign during a press conference at Austin City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. Zacharia Doar, a Palestinian American, was targeted in a West Campus stabbing, an Islamic advocacy group says.
Cliff Clive holds a sign during a press conference at Austin City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. Zacharia Doar, a Palestinian American, was targeted in a West Campus stabbing, an Islamic advocacy group says.
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Hatem Natsheh, a member of Austin for Palestine coalition, speaks during a press conference at Austin City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. Zacharia Doar, a Palestinian American, was targeted in a West Campus stabbing, an Islamic advocacy group says.
Hatem Natsheh, a member of Austin for Palestine coalition, speaks during a press conference at Austin City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. Zacharia Doar, a Palestinian American, was targeted in a West Campus stabbing, an Islamic advocacy group says.
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Laila Dabbakeh, left, holds Odi Doar, the mother of stabbing victim Zacharia Doar, as they stand near the podium during a press conference at Austin City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. Zacharia Doar, a Palestinian American, was targeted in a West Campus stabbing, an Islamic advocacy group says.
Laila Dabbakeh, left, holds Odi Doar, the mother of stabbing victim Zacharia Doar, as they stand near the podium during a press conference at Austin City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. Zacharia Doar, a Palestinian American, was targeted in a West Campus stabbing, an Islamic advocacy group says.
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Mustafaa Caroll Interim Executive Director of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-Texas) speaks during a press conference at Austin City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. Zacharia Doar, a Palestinian American, was targeted in a West Campus stabbing, an Islamic advocacy group says.
Mustafaa Caroll Interim Executive Director of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-Texas) speaks during a press conference at Austin City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. Zacharia Doar, a Palestinian American, was targeted in a West Campus stabbing, an Islamic advocacy group says.
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Zainab Haider speaks during a press conference at Austin City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. Zacharia Doar, a Palestinian American, was targeted in a West Campus stabbing, an Islamic advocacy group says.
Zainab Haider speaks during a press conference at Austin City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. Zacharia Doar, a Palestinian American, was targeted in a West Campus stabbing, an Islamic advocacy group says.
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Odi Doar, the mother of stabbing victim Zacharia Doar, stands near the podium during a press conference at Austin City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. Zacharia Doar, a Palestinian American, was targeted in a West Campus stabbing, an Islamic advocacy group says.
Odi Doar, the mother of stabbing victim Zacharia Doar, stands near the podium during a press conference at Austin City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. Zacharia Doar, a Palestinian American, was targeted in a West Campus stabbing, an Islamic advocacy group says.
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District 9 Council Member Zohaib “Zo” Qadri speaks during a press conference at Austin City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. Zacharia Doar, a Palestinian American, was targeted in a West Campus stabbing, an Islamic advocacy group says.
District 9 Council Member Zohaib “Zo” Qadri speaks during a press conference at Austin City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. Zacharia Doar, a Palestinian American, was targeted in a West Campus stabbing, an Islamic advocacy group says.
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Mustafaa Caroll Interim Executive Director of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-Texas) speaks during a press conference at Austin City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. Zacharia Doar, a Palestinian American, was targeted in a West Campus stabbing, an Islamic advocacy group says.
Mustafaa Caroll Interim Executive Director of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-Texas) speaks during a press conference at Austin City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. Zacharia Doar, a Palestinian American, was targeted in a West Campus stabbing, an Islamic advocacy group says.
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District 9 Council Member Zohaib “Zo” Qadri speaks during a press conference at Austin City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. Zacharia Doar, a Palestinian American, was targeted in a West Campus stabbing, an Islamic advocacy group says.
District 9 Council Member Zohaib “Zo” Qadri speaks during a press conference at Austin City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. Zacharia Doar, a Palestinian American, was targeted in a West Campus stabbing, an Islamic advocacy group says.
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Nizar Doar, the father of stabbing victim Zacharia Doar, speaks during a press conference at Austin City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. Zacharia Doar, a Palestinian American, was targeted in a West Campus stabbing, an Islamic advocacy group says.
Nizar Doar, the father of stabbing victim Zacharia Doar, speaks during a press conference at Austin City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. Zacharia Doar, a Palestinian American, was targeted in a West Campus stabbing, an Islamic advocacy group says.
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