{"id":2104519,"date":"2023-11-20T22:59:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-21T03:59:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/durham-college-condemns-student-who-was-very-proud-of-hamas-for-oct-7-massacre\/"},"modified":"2023-11-20T23:02:56","modified_gmt":"2023-11-21T04:02:56","slug":"durham-college-condemns-student-who-was-very-proud-of-hamas-for-oct-7-massacre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/durham-college-condemns-student-who-was-very-proud-of-hamas-for-oct-7-massacre\/","title":{"rendered":"Durham College condemns student who was &#8216;very proud&#8217; of Hamas for Oct. 7 massacre"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdurham-college-condemns-student-who-was-very-proud-of-hamas-for-oct-7-massacre%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2104519&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Durham College Condemns Student&#8217;s Pro-Hamas Comments<\/h2>\n<p>Durham College, a public college in Ontario, \u2062Canada, \u200bhas disavowed the\u2063 pro-Hamas comments made by \u2063student Sahar \u200cShehadeh. In a viral\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/why-this-average-american-is-voting-for-donald-trump\/\" title=\"Why This Average American Is Voting for Donald Trump\">social media<\/a> post, Shehadeh expressed her pride\u200b in\u200b Hamas and\u2064 expressed her desire for them to attack Israel again.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;I support\u2063 Hamas. History was made that day. \u200dVery proud \u2062of \u200bmy people. Very, very proud. <strong>[I]  would love it if \u200cthey do it again<\/strong>,&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Shehadeh&#8217;s \u200bsupport for Hamas was evident as she repeated the word &#8220;again&#8221;\u200b seven times, emphasizing her unwavering backing\u200b for the\u200d organization.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;I would love it if they would do it again and again \u2064and again\u2063 and again\u200c and again,&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The Instagram post gained further attention when \u2064it was\u2063 reposted\u200b on X (formerly known as Twitter). Durham College\u200d swiftly responded, condemning Shehadeh&#8217;s comments and labeling them as &#8220;disturbing.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;DC\u2062 is aware\u200c of a disturbing video of an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/durham-college-condemns-student-who-was-very-proud-of-hamas-for-oct-7-massacre\/\" title=\"Durham College condemns student who was 'very proud' of Hamas for Oct. 7 massacre\">alleged student making anti-semitic comments<\/a> in support\u200c of terrorism. Per our Student Conduct Policy, \u2062the Office of Campus Safety has contacted the individual and is taking all necessary actions, including working with\u2063 the DPRS on this matter.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The college reiterated its stance \u200bagainst hate, discrimination, and violence, emphasizing its commitment to \u2064inclusivity and the \u200bsafety of its community.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Durham College unequivocally condemns the inflammatory statements\u200d made in this\u2064 video and does not tolerate antisemitism, Islamophobia, or any \u200cform of hate, discrimination or promotion of acts of violence. DC is a welcoming, inclusive and diverse community,\u200b and we remain committed to non-violence\u200b and the safety and well-being \u200bof the\u2064 DC community.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Shehadeh&#8217;s Facebook page reportedly featured a video of her attending a\u2063 protest in 2021, accompanied by the\u200d song &#8220;Edreb Edreb Tel Aviv,&#8221; which translates to\u2064 &#8220;blow up Tel Aviv.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Public opinion on social media was divided, with some \u200bexpressing outrage\u2064 at Shehadeh&#8217;s comments and\u2062 calling \u200bfor consequences.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;This young woman is so full of\u200b hate, ignorance\u2062 &#038; hubris\u200c that she openly \u2064supports #Hamas, a\u200b terrorist\u200b organization \u2062that beheads toddlers, rapes women, &#038;\u200d desecrates corpses. \u2063Wonder if \u200cshe realizes her Western birthright is what&#8217;s keeping her safe from those same terrorists,&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Others criticized Shehadeh&#8217;s views and questioned her morality.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Her parents must be so proud of her humanity and \u2062morality.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The controversy surrounding Shehadeh&#8217;s comments has sparked a broader discussion on the limits \u2064of\u2062 free\u2064 speech and\u2063 the responsibility \u200cof individuals in a diverse society.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What arguments have been made regarding the boundaries of free\u200d speech and\u2064 the role of educational institutions in \u2064addressing \u2062controversial opinions<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Itter). Many users were outraged by\u200c Shehadeh&#8217;s \u2064comments, \u2062calling them hateful\u2062 and\u2063 advocating for\u2064 violence. The\u2063 post went on to receive thousands of comments, \u200cmost of which were critical of Shehadeh&#8217;s stance.<\/p>\n<p>Durham \u200dCollege released\u2064 a statement \u200ccondemning Shehadeh&#8217;s remarks, emphasizing the importance of promoting a safe and inclusive\u200b environment for \u2062all students. The college\u200c stated that they do not <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tim-scott-calls-for-taking-away-pell-grant-funding-for-universities-that-dont-crack-down-on-anti-semitism\/\" title=\"Tim Scott wants to cut Pell Grant funding for universities that fail to address anti-Semitism.\">tolerate hate speech<\/a> or\u2064 any form of support for violence.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Durham College\u2063 is committed\u2064 to fostering an inclusive and respectful community where all individuals \u2063are welcomed and\u2064 valued,&#8221; the statement\u2063 read. &#8220;We condemn any form of hate speech or support for violence. Students are expected \u200cto adhere \u200dto \u2062our \u200dcode of conduct, which promotes diversity,\u2064 inclusivity, and respect for all.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The \u2063college also assured students\u200b that appropriate disciplinary actions would be taken \u200dto address the situation. However,\u200b they did not\u2064 specify the exact measures that would be taken.<\/p>\n<p>The incident has \u2062sparked\u200d a wider debate about the\u2063 boundaries of free speech and the role \u2064of educational institutions in addressing controversial opinions. While freedom of speech is an essential right, it \u200ccomes with responsibilities. Advocating for violence or supporting\u200d extremist organizations can have serious consequences and can\u200d contribute to a hostile environment.<\/p>\n<p>In response to the controversy, some argue that educational\u200b institutions should take a \u2063firm stance against any form of hate speech or support for violence. They argue that \u2064allowing such views to go unchallenged could \u200dpotentially normalize extremist ideologies and threaten the safety \u200band well-being of students.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, some argue that\u2064 educational institutions should not restrict freedom of speech, even if they \u2064disagree with the content of certain comments. They argue that\u200c open dialogue and debate are vital \u2062for a healthy educational \u2064environment and that censoring certain opinions could lead to a suppression of diverse perspectives.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of the ongoing debate, it is clear that Durham College has taken\u2064 a strong stance against Shehadeh&#8217;s pro-Hamas comments. The college&#8217;s condemnation sends \u2062a clear message \u2062that hate\u2063 speech and \u2062support for violence will not be tolerated on their campus.<\/p>\n<p>As this issue continues to garner attention, it serves as a reminder of the importance of fostering a respectful and inclusive community within educational institutions. It is crucial for colleges and universities \u200dto uphold values of respect, tolerance, and diversity, while also ensuring\u200c freedom of speech is balanced with accountability and responsibility. Only by striking this balance can educational institutions provide a safe and \u2064supportive environment \u2063for all students.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Durham College, a public college in Ontario, Canada, has disavowed the pro-Hamas comments of student Sahar Shehadeh. Her viral social media post shared how &#8220;very proud&#8221; of Hamas she was and &#8220;would love it&#8221; if they attacked Israel again. \u201cI support Hamas. History was made that day. Very proud of my people. Very, very proud.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2104520,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2104519","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2104519","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2104519"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2104519\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2104520"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2104519"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2104519"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2104519"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}