{"id":2159140,"date":"2024-01-25T14:14:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-25T19:14:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nyu-professor-tells-students-that-hamas-did-not-rape-women-behead-babies\/"},"modified":"2024-01-25T14:17:41","modified_gmt":"2024-01-25T19:17:41","slug":"nyu-professor-tells-students-that-hamas-did-not-rape-women-behead-babies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nyu-professor-tells-students-that-hamas-did-not-rape-women-behead-babies\/","title":{"rendered":"NYU Professor denies Hamas involvement in heinous acts against women and infants"},"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%2Fnyu-professor-tells-students-that-hamas-did-not-rape-women-behead-babies%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=2159140&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>Professor Denies Reports of\u2063 Hamas Atrocities<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">A professor listed as\u200d &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/womens-college-in-california-closing-down-becoming-institute-amid-economic-downturn\/\" title=\"Women\u2019s College In California Closing Down, Becoming Institute Amid Economic Downturn\">part-time faculty<\/a>&#8221; on\u200b the\u2063 NYU <a href=\"https:\/\/gallatin.nyu.edu\/people\/faculty\/amh20.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a> and serving as an adjunct professor at The \u2062New School of Public Engagement, recently made controversial statements regarding the October 7 massacre. Amin Husain, the \u2062professor in question, spoke at a &#8220;teach-in&#8221; organized by Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) at The New School\u200d on December 5.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">During his presentation, Husain\u200c dismissed reports of \u2062Hamas raping women and beheading\u200b babies, stating that such claims\u2063 were false. He urged \u200cstudents not to blindly trust the media \u2063and emphasized the importance of questioning narratives that aim to put them on the defensive.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\" data-substack-content=\"\">Husain also made provocative\u2062 remarks \u200cabout New York, \u2064referring to it as a &#8220;Zionist city&#8221; \u2063and urging the audience to face the reality of the situation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">In another event on November 17, Husain expressed his \u2063controversial views on Israel, claiming that the land does not belong to the Jews.\u2063 He encouraged taking to \u200cthe streets, breaking windows, and challenging the \u200cvalues imposed by those in power. He \u200demphasized the importance of standing up to Zionists, even if it means\u200c facing difficulties.<\/p>\n<h3>Controversial \u2063Background<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to Canary Mission, an organization that monitors anti-Semitic individuals and\u2063 groups, Husain has a history of promoting violence and hatred. He has been involved in disruptive activities in New York City, incited hatred against pro-Israel supporters,\u2063 and expressed support for terrorist groups such \u200cas Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) \u2063and Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP).<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><em>Amin Husain has organized multiple violent New York City disruptions, promoted hatred of America and the police,\u2063 and incited hatred against pro-Israel supporters with Within Our Lifetime (WOL), an anti-Israel activist group in New York.\u2064 Husain has claimed to have participated in the first\u2062 intifada and personally visited a \u2062leader of the \u200bterror group Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ). He has also expressed support for the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) terror group and glorified \u2063its\u2063 leaders, promoted other\u200d terrorists,\u200c and spread hatred of Israel.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Husain himself \u200dconfirmed\u200d the accuracy of Canary\u2064 Mission&#8217;s bio,\u2064 acknowledging that everything they cited about him is true.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">The New School stated that\u200d Husain&#8217;s affiliation with the school ended in 2019, but\u200d he has been invited to speak by the campus&#8217; SJP on multiple occasions. The university clarified that the views\u2062 expressed by individuals at these events do not represent the institution as a whole.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Husain is also known as a co-founder\u2064 of\u2062 Decolonize\u2062 This Place, an organization that was involved in protests causing significant damages, including \u200bvandalized subway stations,\u2064 according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2020\/02\/15\/nyu-professor-founded-anarchist-group-that-attacked-subways-last-month\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New York Post<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How do Husain&#8217;s comments contribute to the animosity towards Israel\u2064 and \u2063the Jewish community?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u2062 And \u200dconsequences.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">These statements have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/irish-womens-lgbt-football-team-with-male-player-beats-finals-opponent-by-8-goals\/\" title=\"Irish Women\u2019s \"LGBT\" Football Team With Male Player Beats Finals Opponent By 8 Goals\">sparked significant controversy<\/a>\u200b and backlash from various \u2063groups and individuals. \u2063Many argue that Husain&#8217;s comments not only deny\u2064 the atrocities committed by Hamas but also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/costumes-can-elicit-trauma-michigan-state-university-warns-students-about-halloween\/\" title=\"\u2018Costumes Can Elicit Trauma\u2019: Michigan State University Warns Students About Halloween\">perpetuate harmful stereotypes<\/a> and contribute to the animosity towards Israel and the \u200dJewish community.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Denying or downplaying atrocities committed\u200c by any group, including \u200dHamas, is a disservice to the victims and undermines efforts for justice and \u200cpeace. It is important\u200d to critically examine and address human rights abuses committed by all parties involved in\u200d conflicts. This \u2062includes holding \u200dHamas accountable for their\u2063 actions, just as it includes holding \u200dIsrael accountable for any violations of international law.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Husain&#8217;s dismissal of reports of Hamas atrocities also raises \u200bquestions about \u2062academic integrity and the responsibility of professors to provide accurate information to their students.\u200b As educators,\u2063 it is essential\u200b to present multiple perspectives and reliable sources of \u200dinformation in \u2063order to foster \u200ccritical thinking and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/shaun-mccutcheon-directtvs-attack-on-free-speech\/\" title=\"Shaun McCutcheon: DirectTV\u2019s Attack on Free Speech\">informed decision-making<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Furthermore, the inflammatory language\u200c used by Husain\u2063 when referring to New York \u2063as a \u200d&#8221;Zionist city&#8221;\u2062 is not only divisive but also undermines the diverse and inclusive nature of the city. Such rhetoric alienates and targets specific communities, creating an \u200batmosphere of hostility and intolerance.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is important to distinguish between legitimate criticism of Israeli\u200c policies and actions and the promotion of hateful and prejudiced ideologies. While individuals have the \u200cright to express their opinions \u2064and beliefs, it is crucial to \u2062do so in a responsible and respectful manner that promotes understanding and dialogue \u200brather than further division and conflict.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">In response to the controversy,\u2062 both NYU and The New \u200bSchool have emphasized their commitment to academic freedom and \u2064free speech while also\u200b acknowledging the need to foster an \u2064inclusive and respectful \u200cenvironment for all students. As institutions of higher education, it is their responsibility to ensure that diverse perspectives are presented and debated in a constructive manner.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">In conclusion, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/feds-powell-says-economic-growth-will-likely-slow-as-de-globalization-pressures-build\/\" title=\"Fed's Powell Says Economic Growth Will Likely Slow as De-Globalization Pressures Build\">recent statements made<\/a> by Professor Amin Husain regarding Hamas atrocities and the Israel-Palestine conflict have ignited significant controversy and raised important questions about academic integrity, responsible discourse, and fostering an inclusive environment. It is crucial for individuals, institutions, and society as a whole to engage in respectful and informed conversations \u2064that promote understanding, justice, and peace.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A professor listed as &#8220;part-time faculty&#8221; on NYU&#8217;s website and serving as an adjunct professor at The New School of Public Engagement, Amin Husain, disputed reports of Hamas committing atrocities during the October 7 massacre. 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