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Abu Muhammad

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Abu Muhammad, a pot‑bellied man, shows an expensive watch from Kuwait and recounts his family’s migration, his son Khalid’s torture, and concerns about customs duty. Abu Muhammad advises Us Usama on customs duties and comments on family exile, linking him to Khalid. Abu Muhammad offers Kent cigarettes, explains they were partially destroyed, smokes Israeli 'El Al' cigarettes, eats Israeli rice, tahina and sugar, notes double taxes on imported goods, references his son Khalid's resistance activities, and is described with heavy jowls.

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