tldrdaily.news logo
Tag

Council On American Islamic Relations Cair

All articles tagged with #council on american islamic relations cair

politics2 years ago

White House Severs Ties with U.S. Islamic Group Over Leader's Controversial Remarks

The White House has distanced itself from the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) after the organization's director, Nihad Awad, expressed happiness over Palestinians breaking out of Gaza on the day of a Hamas terrorist attack on Israel. President Biden's spokesman condemned Awad's remarks as "shocking" and "antisemitic," emphasizing the need to call out antisemitism. CAIR, which advocates for civil rights for Muslims, has faced controversy in the past, with accusations of sympathy towards Hamas. The White House removed CAIR's name from a document on fighting antisemitism and clarified its distancing from the organization. Awad claimed his comments were taken out of context and that he denounced hate against Jews.

via The New York Times|
#council-on-american-islamic-relations-cair#hamas#israel
politics2 years ago

White House Distances Itself from Islamic Group After Leader's Disturbing Support for Hamas Attacks

The White House is distancing itself from the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) after its leader, Nihad Awad, appeared to express support for Hamas' Oct. 7 terrorist attack against Israel. In a video that went viral on social media, Awad stated that he was "happy" to see Palestinians in Gaza "break the siege." The White House spokesperson condemned Awad's comments as "shocking" and "antisemitic," and announced the removal of CAIR from its publicly listed pledge to fight antisemitism. Awad claimed his remarks were taken out of context and condemned violence against all civilians, but the White House stands firm in its decision to distance itself from CAIR.

via Fox News|
#antisemitism#council-on-american-islamic-relations-cair#gaza
society2 years ago

Threats Force Muslim Group and Palestinian Rights Conference to Cancel Events

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has canceled its annual banquet in Virginia due to bomb and death threats received by the hotel where the event was scheduled to take place. The threats are believed to be linked to CAIR's concern for Palestinians affected by the Israel-Hamas war. CAIR will relocate the banquet to an undisclosed location with heightened security. The FBI and local police are investigating the threats. CAIR has condemned the threats and vowed to continue advocating for justice for all.

via NPR|
#bomb-threats#council-on-american-islamic-relations-cair#death-threats