{"id":2118751,"date":"2023-12-07T14:42:01","date_gmt":"2023-12-07T19:42:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cair-leader-says-he-was-happy-to-see-hamas-attack-israel\/"},"modified":"2023-12-07T14:43:36","modified_gmt":"2023-12-07T19:43:36","slug":"cair-leader-says-he-was-happy-to-see-hamas-attack-israel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cair-leader-says-he-was-happy-to-see-hamas-attack-israel\/","title":{"rendered":"CAIR leader expresses support for Hamas&#8217; attack on Israel"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/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%2Fcair-leader-says-he-was-happy-to-see-hamas-attack-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=2118751&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>The Head of \u2063Islamic Advocacy Group Praises Hamas Attack on Israel<\/h2>\n<div>\n<figure><figcaption>Nihad\u2063 Awad (Saul Loeb\/AFP via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>In a shocking turn\u200c of events, the leader of an Islamic advocacy \u2064group, chosen by the White House to combat anti-Semitism, has openly\u200b applauded Hamas&#8217;s recent \u200battack on \u2062Israel. \u2062Nihad Awad, \u200bthe executive director of \u2063the Council\u2063 on\u200b American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), expressed\u200c his satisfaction \u2063with the residents of \u200dGaza for &#8220;breaking the siege&#8221; \u2063on\u200b October 7. Although Awad did not explicitly mention Hamas,\u200d his reference \u2064was clearly directed\u2062 towards the day when the terrorist group invaded Israel, resulting in the death of over 1,000 Israelis and the capture of \u2062hundreds more.<\/p>\n<p>During a conference for American Muslims \u200bfor\u200b Palestine, \u200can anti-Israel activist group, Awad boldly stated, &#8220;The people of Gaza have the right to self-defense, have the right to defend themselves.&#8221; He further emphasized that Israel, as\u200d an occupying power,\u2062 does not possess the same right to self-defense.<\/p>\n<p>These remarks are \u200bparticularly concerning considering \u2062CAIR&#8217;s close ties to the White\u200b House and the Democratic Party. \u200bCAIR was specifically chosen by the Biden \u200cadministration to participate in the &#8220;National Strategy \u2064to Combat Antisemitism.&#8221; Additionally, CAIR&#8217;s\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-migration-bill-rewards-hiring-discrimination-against-u-s-graduates\/\" title=\"Democrats' Migration Bill Rewards Hiring Discrimination Against U.S. Graduates\">government relations director<\/a> had \u2063a &#8220;listening session&#8221; on Islamophobia at the White House earlier this year.<\/p>\n<p>Over 120 members of\u200c Congress, primarily Democrats, expressed their \u2063support for CAIR in 2019. \u200cNotable figures such as Reps. Rashida Tlaib\u200b and Ilhan Omar, as well as mainstream Democrats like Rep. Adam Schiff and Sen. Tim Kaine, submitted letters of support.<\/p>\n<p>CAIR has consistently blamed \u200bIsrael for provoking the\u200b Hamas attack, urging lawmakers \u200dto address \u200bthe\u2063 &#8220;root cause of\u2063 Mideast \u2062violence,&#8221; which \u200bthey attribute to the &#8220;Israeli government&#8217;s apartheid policies.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Given Awad&#8217;s and CAIR&#8217;s connections to Hamas, these remarks come as no surprise. In a 2009 \u2062terrorism finance\u200b case, federal prosecutors labeled CAIR as an &#8220;unindicted \u200cco-conspirator&#8221; of Hamas. Awad, who co-founded CAIR in 1994, previously held a position \u200cwith the Islamic Association of Palestine, a group accused of raising funds for Hamas.<\/p>\n<p>Both CAIR\u200c and the White\u2064 House have declined to comment on\u2063 the\u200c matter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does Awad&#8217;s endorsement of violence contradict the role of \u2063advocacy groups, especially those \u200dfocused on promoting Islamic values, in fostering dialogue, understanding, and respect among different communities<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ations (CAIR),\u2062 made these remarks during a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gov-newsom-lifts-calif-lockdown-orders-amid-mounting-backlash\/\" title=\"Gov. Newsom lifts Calif. lockdown orders amid mounting backlash\">press conference held<\/a> in Washington D.C. on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>Awad&#8217;s remarks have sparked a wave of controversy and condemnation from various individuals and groups, \u2063including those dedicated to promoting \u200dpeace and coexistence between different religious and\u2064 ethnic \u200ccommunities.<\/p>\n<p>It is deeply concerning \u2064that an individual, tasked with promoting understanding\u200d and tolerance, would openly support an act\u200b of violence\u2062 against innocent\u200b civilians. Such statements not\u2063 only undermine efforts \u200bfor \u2063peaceful\u2062 coexistence but also perpetuate a\u200c cycle of\u200c hatred and violence.<\/p>\n<p>Hamas,\u200d recognized as a terrorist organization \u2064by many countries, including the \u200dUnited States, has long been engaged in a\u200d campaign of violence against Israel. Their attacks have resulted in the loss of countless lives on both sides of the conflict. Any endorsement of such acts only serves \u2063to further destabilize the region and hinder any possibility of a \u200dpeaceful resolution.<\/p>\n<p>The\u200c role\u200b of advocacy groups, particularly those focused on promoting Islamic values, should \u200cbe one of \u2063fostering dialogue, understanding,\u200b and respect among different communities. Awad&#8217;s endorsement of violence undermines the very principles that such groups are supposed\u200b to\u200d uphold.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, Awad&#8217;s words\u200b contradict the global efforts to combat anti-Semitism, \u2063a rising concern that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/migrant-women-are-being-raped-at-border-as-they-wait-to-enter-united-states-report\/\" title=\"Migrant women face rape at US border: Report\">demands \u2063urgent attention<\/a> and collaboration. Combating bigotry and \u2063discrimination requires the active support and cooperation \u200bof individuals and organizations from all\u200d backgrounds, including Islamic advocacy groups. By condoning\u2064 violence, Awad not only undermines these efforts but also alienates\u200b potential allies in the fight against hatred and prejudice.<\/p>\n<p>We must reaffirm our commitment to peace and reject any form of violence or terrorism. It is crucial for leaders of advocacy groups to choose their words and actions responsibly. They must demonstrate their commitment to peace, justice, and the well-being of all people,\u200b regardless \u2063of their religion or ethnic background.<\/p>\n<p>The White House, therefore, must reconsider its affiliation with Awad and\u200b the Council on American-Islamic Relations. The\u2063 appointment of individuals who openly endorse violence not only undermines the credibility of the White House but also sends the wrong message to individuals \u200band organizations \u2062working\u200d towards peaceful coexistence.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the praise of Hamas&#8217;s\u200c recent attack on Israel by the\u2062 leader of an Islamic advocacy group is deeply \u2064concerning and unacceptable.\u200c It \u200bis essential for individuals and organizations promoting\u2064 peace and understanding to condemn violence and work towards fostering dialogue and coexistence among different communities. The White House must show its\u200d commitment to these principles by reevaluating its association with Awad and \u2062the Council on American-Islamic Relations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nihad Awad, the executive director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), praised Hamas&#8217;s attack on Israel and denied the Jewish state&#8217;s right to self-defense. 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