Arab Activist Rawan Osman Rips US College Students for Hamas Support

Arab Activist Rawan Osman Rips US College Students for Hamas Support

Prominent Arab peace activist Rawan Osman has taken a stand against the recent wave of pro-Palestinian protests sweeping across college campuses in the US. Osman, who fled Syria during the unrest of 2011, criticized the college students for blindly supporting Hamas without understanding the true nature of the terror group.

In a passionate Instagram video, Osman called out the students for their privilege and lack of understanding, stating that they are propping up the real oppressors by championing Hamas. She emphasized that Hamas is a proxy for the Iranian regime, which drove her from her homeland as a teenager.

Osman, who founded Arabs Ask to dispel antisemitic stereotypes, shared her own journey from being a Hezbollah admirer to becoming an Arab Zionist. She highlighted the importance of understanding the complexities of the situation in the Middle East before blindly supporting a cause.

The recent protests, which started as a call for a “Free Palestine,” escalated when protesters smashed their way into Columbia University’s academic building, resulting in hundreds of arrests. Osman’s message serves as a powerful reminder to those who claim to care about the oppressed that their actions may inadvertently support the oppressors.

As the protests continue to spread to other universities, Osman’s words carry a weighty message for students across the nation. It’s a call to action to educate oneself and understand the full context of the situation before taking a stand on such complex and sensitive issues.