Source: Fox News
Summary
Eman Abdelhadi, a University of Chicago professor and half-sister of Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, posted a video on Instagram commemorating the anniversary of Hamas terrorist attacks that killed approximately 1,200 people. Abdelhadi delivered an “October 7th blessing” and made no mention of the Jewish victims. She wore a keffiyeh, a traditional cloth associated with Palestinian militant movements. El-Sayed’s campaign stated that he disagrees with his sister’s views and rhetoric, including on foreign policy. Abdelhadi has previously faced legal trouble over her activism.
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Eman Abdelhadi’s video blessing was posted on Instagram, a year after the Hamas terrorist attacks. She wore a keffiyeh, a traditional cloth associated with Palestinian militant movements. Abdelhadi made no mention of the Jewish victims. Her half-brother, Abdul El-Sayed, has also engendered controversy over his statements on the Israel-Palestine conflict. The video was part of a collaborative post with “Rabbis4Ceasefire”. Abdelhadi’s activism has led to legal trouble in the past. The resurfaced video drew sharp criticism on social media.
Author: Evan Null
