Hamas supporters intensify anti-Israel campaign with left-wing donor force

Saudi Journalist’s Murder Leads to Nonprofit’s Anti-Israel Movement

In a shocking ​turn of ⁢events, Saudi Arabian dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi ⁤was brutally murdered by his own government in 2018. Now, his nonprofit organization, Democracy for the Arab World ⁢Now (DAWN), has become a prominent player in the anti-Israel movement. Supported by influential ‌left-wing foundations, DAWN accuses Israel of war crimes in response to Hamas’ attack in October 2023.

Resistance and Insecurity

According to Sarah Leah⁤ Whitson, the leader of DAWN,‍ acts of resistance‌ will persist ‍as ‍long as apartheid and occupation continue. She believes that Israel’s ⁣goal to⁣ destroy Hamas will not succeed and that the insecurity faced by Palestinians will persist under ⁣military occupation.

Founded by⁢ Khashoggi in 2018, DAWN has received⁤ funding from notable organizations such as ⁣the Ford Foundation and the Open Society Foundations. Following the Oct. 7 attack, DAWN’s ​primary ‌focus is to raise funds for a ceasefire and hold Israeli and U.S. officials accountable for war crimes in Gaza.

Investigating War Crimes

DAWN has urged the International Criminal ​Court ⁣to investigate⁣ 40 Israeli military commanders for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. The organization has⁢ even​ listed these “prime suspects” on its website, including high-ranking officials like Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi.

When ⁤questioned about DAWN’s stance on Palestinian terrorist activities, Whitson clarified that the organization solely focuses on ⁤Middle ⁤Eastern governments closely tied to the United States. She condemned Hamas’‌ attacks on civilians but expressed satisfaction with their cooperation with the International Criminal Court, while criticizing Israel for non-compliance.

Gerald Steinberg, president ⁢of NGO‌ Monitor, believes that ⁢DAWN is using international ⁢law as a cover to promote Hamas. The organization has faced‍ criticism⁤ for comparing Israel to ISIS and opposing the dismantling of Hamas.

Notably, DAWN ⁢board members have controversial ‍backgrounds. Esam Omeish, a co-founder, resigned from Virginia’s Commission on⁣ Immigration in 2007 after making statements in support of jihad. Nihad Awad, the board chairman, is the executive ⁢director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, which has been linked to Hamas.

Adam Shapiro,⁤ DAWN’s director of advocacy for Israeli and Palestinian⁤ matters, has called for the end of Israeli apartheid and the freedom‌ of Palestinians. ‌Steinberg warns that DAWN’s agenda of criminalizing IDF soldiers contributes to the rise of violent anti-Semitic attacks.

Overall, DAWN’s‌ involvement in the anti-Israel movement highlights the complex and contentious nature of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

⁣ How ⁢do‍ influential ⁤left-wing foundations, such as‍ the Open Society Foundations and the Ford Foundation, demonstrate their commitment to social justice and human⁢ rights ‌through ​their support for DAWN?

Only individual donors, but also ⁣influential ‌left-wing foundations⁤ such as the Open Society Foundations and ‌the ⁣Ford Foundation. These foundations have ⁣been known to support⁤ various causes related to social justice⁣ and human rights, and ‌their support⁢ for DAWN demonstrates their commitment⁤ to these values.

Since ⁤its inception, DAWN has been vocal ⁤about advocating ⁤for⁤ human rights and democracy⁣ in the Arab ​world.‍ The organization strives to bring attention ⁤to the‍ struggles ⁣faced by individuals and⁤ communities ⁢in the region, and to ‌foster positive change through ⁣transparency, accountability, and the promotion of democratic principles.

However, ‍in‍ recent years, DAWN has expanded its focus ‌to include the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Following the attack by Hamas in October 2023, DAWN accused Israel of⁣ committing war crimes in response.⁤ The organization argues ⁢that Israel’s goal to destroy ⁤Hamas will not succeed and ⁣that the ongoing military occupation is exacerbating the insecurity faced by Palestinians.

Sarah Leah⁤ Whitson, the leader of ‍DAWN, has been a vocal advocate for Palestinian rights and ⁤has been critical ⁢of Israel’s policies. She believes that acts of resistance‌ are⁣ a natural response to the apartheid and occupation‌ experienced by⁤ Palestinians. Whitson ⁢ied, “As ​long as the conditions of apartheid and occupation persist, acts of resistance will ‍continue. Palestinians have the right to defend themselves and to struggle ⁣for their ⁤freedom.”

Supporters of‌ DAWN⁤ argue that the ​organization’s⁤ focus on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a natural extension of its mission to ‍promote democracy and human rights in the Arab world. They⁢ believe that by shining a spotlight​ on ‍Israel’s actions,‍ DAWN is drawing attention to the plight of Palestinians and ‍working towards a⁢ more⁢ just​ and peaceful‌ resolution to the conflict.

Critics, however, argue⁢ that DAWN’s involvement in the ‌anti-Israel movement is misguided and‌ counterproductive. ⁢They⁢ argue that the organization’s focus‌ on ​Israel detracts from the more pressing human rights issues faced by individuals in the Arab ​world, including ongoing political ⁤repression and lack of ⁤basic freedoms. They ⁤also claim ‌that DAWN’s accusations⁤ of war crimes against Israel ⁤are​ unsubstantiated ⁢and serve to perpetuate a ⁣one-sided narrative of the conflict.

The⁤ murder of Jamal Khashoggi in‌ 2018 was a tragedy that shocked the world and exposed‍ the repressive tactics of Saudi Arabia’s government. ⁢The establishment of DAWN in the aftermath of⁢ Khashoggi’s ⁢death ⁣was a testament to his ‌legacy and his commitment to democracy and⁤ human rights. While DAWN’s expansion into the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has⁣ provoked debate​ and controversy, it also highlights ⁤the complexity of the ongoing conflict and the urgent ‌need for a just ⁣and lasting resolution.

As the anti-Israel movement gains ⁣momentum, fueled by organizations‍ like DAWN, it is clear that the Israeli-Palestinian⁣ conflict continues to be a topic of global concern. The voices of‌ organizations like DAWN, as well as ​the​ criticisms they receive, serve as‌ reminders of the many ​challenges and perspectives that must be addressed in the search for ‌a ⁤peaceful solution.