{"id":2112971,"date":"2023-12-01T05:07:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-01T10:07:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tufts-university-student-group-honors-palestinian-martyrs-including-hamas-terrorists-who-died-attacking-israel\/"},"modified":"2023-12-01T05:12:37","modified_gmt":"2023-12-01T10:12:37","slug":"tufts-university-student-group-honors-palestinian-martyrs-including-hamas-terrorists-who-died-attacking-israel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tufts-university-student-group-honors-palestinian-martyrs-including-hamas-terrorists-who-died-attacking-israel\/","title":{"rendered":"Tufts University student group honors Palestinian &#8216;martyrs,&#8217; including Hamas attackers against Israel"},"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\">24<\/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%2Ftufts-university-student-group-honors-palestinian-martyrs-including-hamas-terrorists-who-died-attacking-israel%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=2112971&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--><blockquote>\n<h2>School\u2019s Students for Justice in Palestine chapter praised &#8216;creativity&#8217; of Hamas&#8217;s Oct. 7 terror attack<\/h2>\n<figure><figcaption>Pro-Palestinian protest\u200d at Tufts University \u2063(CBS\u2062 Boston\/YouTube)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div>\n<p>A Tufts University student group on Wednesday unveiled\u2064 a campus \u2063display honoring the names of Palestinian &#8220;martyrs&#8221;\u2014including known Hamas and \u2064Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists who died while attacking Israeli soldiers.<\/p>\n<p>The school&#8217;s Students for Justice in Palestine chapter shared photos of the &#8220;glory\u200c to \u2064our martyrs&#8221; display, which included the names and ages of Palestinians whom the group suggested were unjustly killed. One such &#8220;martyr,&#8221; Ahmed Amer Salim Abu Junaid, was killed\u2064 in a \u2063January &#8220;confrontation with the\u200d Zionist enemy army,&#8221;\u2062 according \u200cto the Al-Aqsa Martyrs&#8217; Brigades, \u200da <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/actblue-facilitating-donations-to-terror-tied-charity-legal-group-says\/\" title=\"ActBlue Facilitating Donations to Terror-Tied Charity, Legal Group Says\">designated terror group<\/a> that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/1731225\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">claimed<\/a> Abu Junaid as one of its own after his death.<\/p>\n<p>Another honoree, \u200dYoussef Shreim, was a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jpost.com\/breaking-news\/article-734546#:~:text=Youssef%20Shreim%2C%20a%20member%20of%20Hamas%27s%20al%2DQassam%20Brigades.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">member<\/a> of Hamas&#8217;s al-Qassam Brigades, the \u200bterrorist wing that spearheaded\u2063 Hamas&#8217;s \u200dOct. 7 assault on the Jewish \u200bstate. Students for Justice in Palestine at Tufts \u2062also featured on their display Ezzedine \u2062Bassem Hamamreh, a Palestinian Islamic Jihad <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/news\/2023\/1\/14\/israeli-soldiers-kill-two-palestinian-men-near-jenin-in-west-bank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">member<\/a> who died during a January firefight\u200d with \u200bIsraeli troops.<\/p>\n<p>Anti-Semitic \u2062demonstrators\u2062 on American\u200d college campuses\u200d have regularly \u200cchanted and displayed the phrase &#8220;glory to our martyrs.&#8221; At George Washington University, for example, the school&#8217;s\u2063 Students for Justice \u200bin Palestine chapter <a href=\"https:\/\/freebeacon.com\/latest-news\/george-washington-university-student-group-takes-credit-for-projecting-pro-hamas-message-on-school-library\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">projected the slogan<\/a> onto a campus building in an unauthorized display. At least one professor at the university <a href=\"https:\/\/gwhatchet.com\/2023\/11\/17\/op-ed-silencing-palestinians-and-their-supporters-speaks-volumes-of-gw\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">defended the stunt<\/a>, arguing in \u200da\u2063 Nov. 17 op-ed that &#8220;glory to\u200d our martyrs&#8221;\u2063 is a \u2063reference not to terrorism but to innocent civilians killed in \u2062Israel&#8217;s &#8220;bombardment.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The Students for \u200dJustice in Palestine at Tufts display contradicts that argument. In \u2063addition to Abu Junaid, Shreim, and Hamamreh,\u2064 another \u2062&#8221;martyr&#8221; honored on the \u200cdisplay was Saud al-Titi, who died in April\u2062 while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timesofisrael.com\/idf-2-palestinian-gunmen-trying-to-carry-out-attack-shot-dead-by-troops-near-nablus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">attempting to attack<\/a> an Israeli military post. Al-Titi before the attempted attack served 15\u200d years in prison, and a local Palestinian militant group he belonged to lauded him as a &#8220;resistance martyr&#8221; after his death. &#8220;We fought as soldiers and we promise we will always be soldiers,&#8221; al-Titi\u200d said in a video following his release from prison.<\/p>\n<p>Students for Justice \u200bin Palestine at Tufts did\u2063 not return a request \u200bfor comment.\u2064 It&#8217;s \u200cunclear\u200d who leads the group\u2014while \u2062Tufts student groups are\u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/students.tufts.edu\/office-campus-life\/student-organizations\/privileges-procedures-and-guidelines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/students.tufts.edu\/office-campus-life\/student-organizations\/privileges-procedures-and-guidelines\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">required\u200b to submit<\/a> to \u200bthe university\u200b an annual roster of \u2064&#8221;organization leaders,&#8221; the school does\u2062 not release that information publicly.\u200c Students \u2064for Justice in Palestine at\u200b Tufts has worked to \u200cshield itself from online scrutiny: It <a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20230000000000*\/https:\/\/linktr.ee\/sjptufts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20230000000000*\/https:\/\/linktr.ee\/sjptufts\/\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">excluded<\/a> its \u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/sjptufts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/sjptufts\/\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">website<\/a> \u200b from the Internet \u200bArchive, which allows users to view archived versions of a site. The\u2064 group also uses <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Czv-z00LV4n\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&#038;igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D&#038;img_index=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Czv-z00LV4n\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&#038;igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D&#038;img_index=1\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">virtual stickers<\/a> \u200d of the \u2063Palestinian flag\u2064 to\u200d obscure its members&#8217; \u2064faces when posting protest photos.<\/p>\n<p>A spokesman for the university\u2014which is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tuftsdaily.com\/article\/2008\/01\/tufts-declared-ninth-most-jewish-university\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">known<\/a> for its <a href=\"https:\/\/hillel.tufts.edu\/faqs\/#kosher-dining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">substantial Jewish population<\/a>\u2014said the &#8220;glory to our martyrs&#8221; campus display is &#8220;being \u200breviewed.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The university has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/delawares-plan-to-allow-widespread-unsupervised-voting-violates-its-constitution-lawsuit-says\/\" title=\"Delaware\u2019s Plan To Allow Widespread Unsupervised Voting Violates Its Constitution, Lawsuit Says\">previously made clear<\/a> that it\u2064 condemns the\u2064 terrorism and atrocities that Hamas \u200bcarried out against Israel \u2064on Oct. 7,&#8221; the Tufts \u200bspokesman \u200btold the <em>Washington Free Beacon<\/em>. &#8220;We are committed to following our \u2062processes regarding this incident, which is being reviewed, and will hold responsible any individual or group found to have violated \u2064university \u2063policies.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Beyond the &#8220;glory to our martyrs&#8221; display featuring the names of dead Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists, Students for Justice in Palestine at Tufts also unveiled on Wednesday\u2062 a large\u200c sign that said &#8220;Zionist\u2064 tactics were used to kill \u2063George Floyd.&#8221; The sign featured a drawing \u200bof a pig in \u2063a police uniform and \u200bincluded the phrase &#8220;ACAB,&#8221; which stands for &#8220;all cops \u2062are bastards.&#8221; A third sign called to &#8220;end Israeli apartheid.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Two days after \u2064Hamas&#8217;s Oct. 7 assault on \u200cIsrael, meanwhile, the student group issued a\u2062 statement \u2063celebrating what\u2062 it called &#8220;a historic attack on the colonizers.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Footage of liberation fighters from Gaza paragliding into occupied territory has especially\u200d shown the creativity necessary to take \u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/in-depth-conservatives-see-fundamental-shift-occurring-as-radicalized-universities-exposed-after-students-support-hamas\/\" title=\"Conservatives alarmed by students supporting Hamas reveal universities' radical shift.\">back stolen land<\/a>,&#8221; the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CySAp6It6kR\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&#038;igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> said. &#8220;It has \u2062not been without cost, as hundreds of Palestinians have been martyred in the past days, fighting\u200c to liberate\u200b themselves and their land.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The Anti-Defamation League&#8217;s New England chapter\u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ADL_NewEngland\/status\/1711826485621719327?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">condemned<\/a> that statement, calling it &#8220;obscene.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200dHow does the \u200bdisplay honoring Palestinian\u2062 &#8220;martyrs&#8221; by the Students for \u2063Justice in Palestine chapter at Tufts University contribute \u2063to the \u2062glorification\u200b of terrorism on college campuses?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Most &#8220;anti-Semitic&#8221; campus\u200b\u200b\u200b by the Anti-Defamation League \u2062in 2022\u2014\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200bdid not immediately respond to a request for comment.<\/p>\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rashida-tlaib-caught-admitting-she-only-wore-a-mask-at-event-because-cameras-were-around\/\" title=\"Rashida Tlaib Caught Admitting She Only Wore A Mask At Event Because Cameras Were Around\">latest incident involving<\/a> the Students \u200dfor\u2062 Justice in Palestine \u2062chapter at \u200dTufts University is deeply troubling and raises serious concerns about the glorification of terrorism on college campuses. The display honoring \u200cthe names\u200c of Palestinian \u2064&#8221;martyrs,&#8221; \u2062including known \u200cHamas and\u200b Palestinian Islamic\u200d Jihad terrorists, is not only\u200b offensive but also perpetuates \u2063a dangerous narrative that promotes violence and hatred.<\/p>\n<p>It \u2063is concerning \u2064that a student\u2062 group, which should foster a safe and \u2064inclusive environment for all students, would support and praise individuals who have engaged in acts of terrorism against innocent civilians. The fact that these individuals are being celebrated \u2062and honored\u2062 as &#8220;martyrs&#8221; by the Students for \u200cJustice in Palestine chapter only serves to legitimize violence and perpetuate a cycle of hatred and conflict.<\/p>\n<p>This incident is not an isolated case, \u200cas pro-Palestinian groups\u200b on college campuses have been known to engage in \u200dsimilar behavior. \u200bThe use of slogans such as &#8220;glory to\u200b our martyrs&#8221; and \u2064the projection of pro-Hamas messages on university buildings demonstrate a disturbing trend of sympathizing with terrorist organizations and glorifying their\u2064 actions.<\/p>\n<p>While it is important to foster dialogue and understanding on the Israeli-Palestinian \u200dconflict,\u200c it is equally important to condemn and reject any form of violence, terrorism, and the\u2062 glorification of individuals \u200binvolved in such acts. Universities have a responsibility\u200b to create an \u200denvironment that promotes peace, tolerance, and respect for all students, regardless of their political beliefs.<\/p>\n<p>By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/harvard-profs-unload-on-campus-groups-over-anti-israel-statement\/\" title=\"Harvard professors criticize campus groups for anti-Israel statement.\">allowing student groups<\/a> to openly support and praise individuals \u2062involved in acts of terrorism, universities not only undermine \u200ctheir own credibility as educational \u200binstitutions but also contribute to the dangerous narrative that violence and terrorism are acceptable means to achieve \u2063political goals.<\/p>\n<p>It is essential that \u200cuniversities take a strong stance against the glorification of terrorism and actively address the issue on their campuses. This includes providing education and awareness programs that promote understanding, diversity, and peaceful coexistence, as well as\u2063 enforcing strict \u200bpolicies that prohibit the promotion of violence and hatred.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, universities should also encourage open and respectful dialogue on the \u200cIsraeli-Palestinian conflict, allowing for a \u2062diversity of perspectives to be heard.\u2064 This \u2062will help\u2064 create an\u200c environment where students can engage in constructive discussions and challenge their own beliefs, fostering \u2062critical thinking and empathy.<\/p>\n<p>The incident involving\u2062 the\u2064 Students for Justice in Palestine\u200c chapter at Tufts \u200dUniversity serves as a reminder of\u200d the importance of promoting peace, understanding, \u2064and respect on college campuses. It is crucial that universities take immediate\u2064 action to address this issue\u200c and \u200censure that such displays of support for terrorism are not tolerated or normalized.<\/p>\n<p>By doing so, universities can send a clear message that they prioritize the safety and well-being of their students, \u200cand that\u2062 they are committed to fostering \u200dan environment that promotes peace, tolerance,\u2064 and respect.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For Justice in Palestine chapter at Tufts University commended the &#8220;creativity&#8221; of Hamas&#8217;s recent terror attack during a pro-Palestinian protest. 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