All articles tagged with #palestinian american
Originally Published 5 months ago — by CNN
A landlord in Illinois who was sentenced to 53 years for the murder of 6-year-old Palestinian American Wadee Alfayoumi and the wounding of his mother has died in custody. The attack was motivated by anti-Muslim hate linked to the Israel-Hamas conflict, and the case highlighted ongoing issues of anti-Muslim discrimination in the community.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by NPR
Joseph Czuba, a landlord convicted of murdering 6-year-old Wadee Alfayoumi and injuring his mother in a hate crime targeting their Islamic faith, has died in custody after being sentenced to 53 years in prison. The attack, motivated by the Israel-Hamas conflict, heightened fears of anti-Muslim sentiment in the community.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by BBC
Joseph Czuba, an Illinois landlord convicted of murdering his Palestinian-American tenant Wadea al-Fayoume in a hate crime linked to the Israel-Gaza conflict, died in prison after serving less than three months of his 53-year sentence. The attack, motivated by religious hatred, resulted in Czuba stabbing the boy 26 times, and his mother was also injured. Czuba's death at age 73 leaves ongoing concerns about anti-Muslim and anti-Palestinian sentiments.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The New York Times
Joseph Czuba, an Illinois landlord convicted of murdering 6-year-old Wadee Alfayoumi in a hate crime motivated by anti-Muslim sentiment, died in custody two months after being sentenced to 53 years in prison. The attack occurred in October 2023, shortly after Hamas's attack on Israel, and drew significant community and media attention.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Al Jazeera
A US man, Joseph Czuba, who was convicted of the hate crime murder of six-year-old Palestinian-American Wadee Alfayoumi and the attack on his mother, has died in prison. Czuba was sentenced to 53 years for the attack, which was motivated by anti-Muslim sentiment linked to the Gaza war. The case drew significant attention and highlighted rising hostility against Muslims in the US.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Guardian
A landlord, Joseph Czuba, who murdered a Palestinian American boy and wounded his mother in a hate crime linked to the Israel-Hamas conflict, died in prison after being sentenced to 53 years. The attack was fueled by anti-Muslim sentiment, and the case highlighted rising hostility against Muslims and Palestinians in the US.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Guardian
A Palestinian-American, Sayfollah Musallet, was killed by Israeli settlers in the West Bank during an attack that also resulted in the death of another Palestinian man, Razek Hussein al-Shalabi. The incident occurred amid escalating violence by settlers against Palestinians, with the US family calling for an investigation and accountability. The Israeli military's response and the broader context of settler violence and military presence highlight ongoing tensions in the region.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Washington Post
A 20-year-old Palestinian American from Florida, Sayfollah Kamel Musallet, was beaten to death by Israeli settlers in the West Bank while visiting family, prompting calls for investigation and justice from his family and the U.S. government.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS News
Palestinian American doctor Thaer Ahmad walked out of a meeting with President Biden and other Arab and Muslim leaders, explaining that he did so out of respect for his community's mourning and to express the hurt and pain felt by the Palestinian American community. Ahmad, who had traveled to Gaza earlier this year, urged President Biden to prevent an invasion of Rafah, emphasizing the dire situation and the suffering of innocent people in Gaza. He also highlighted the need for urgent action to stop the looming Rafah invasion and shared his firsthand experiences of witnessing the impact of the conflict on civilians and healthcare workers in Gaza.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
A Palestinian American doctor, Dr. Thaer Ahmad, walked out of a meeting with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris in protest of the administration's support for Israel's war in Gaza. The meeting, originally planned as an iftar dinner, was changed to a policy discussion due to concerns about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Ahmad, who had traveled to Gaza earlier this year, expressed disappointment and concern over the suffering in the region and handed Biden a letter from an eight-year-old orphaned girl. The incident highlights the tensions and political challenges faced by the Biden administration in its relationship with Arab, Palestinian, and Muslim American communities.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
Longtime Michigan Democrat Terry Ahwal won't support President Biden in 2024 due to his support for Israel, urging others to vote "uncommitted" in protest of his handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict. Ahwal, a Palestinian American, has been a longtime supporter of Democrats but feels their stance on Israel is unacceptable. Rep. Rashida Tlaib also encourages Michigan residents to vote "uncommitted" in protest. Ahwal's husband, while sharing her views on the conflict, is concerned about democracy and is likely to still vote for Biden due to the potential alternative of Trump.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Washington Post
A 17-year-old Palestinian American, Mohammad Ahmad Alkhdour, was shot and killed in the West Bank, becoming the second known U.S. citizen killed there since the start of the Israel-Gaza war. The circumstances of his death remain unclear, with Israeli forces allegedly involved in the shooting. His family is devastated, and his funeral drew a large crowd in the village. This incident comes amid increased military activity in the West Bank, including a rise in settler violence and the arrest of an American woman for "incitement on social media."
Originally Published 1 year ago — by DCI-Palestine
Israeli forces shot and killed 17-year-old Palestinian-American Mohammad Ahmed Mohammad Khdour in the occupied West Bank, raising concerns about the use of lethal force against Palestinian children. The incident adds to the growing number of Palestinian children killed by Israeli forces and settlers in the region, with international law violations and lack of accountability highlighted by human rights organizations.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Washington Post
The stabbing of a Palestinian American man in Austin has been deemed a hate crime by police, with the suspect arrested and charged with aggravated assault. The incident occurred after a pro-Palestinian protest, and the victim was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The surge in violence targeting Palestinian Americans across the country amid tensions from the conflict in the Middle East has raised concerns for the safety of Jewish, Muslim, and Arab Americans. Hate crimes against Arabs, Muslims, and Jews have surged in the United States and worldwide, with incidents including stabbings and shootings.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com
The stabbing of a Palestinian-American man near the University of Texas in Austin has been classified as a hate crime by the Austin Police Department. The suspect, Bert James Baker, allegedly attempted to remove a "Free Palestine" scarf from a truck carrying four Muslims and then stabbed 23-year-old Zacharia Doar during a fight. The incident occurred after a pro-Palestinian protest, and the Council on Arab-Islamic Relations is advocating for hate crime charges. Mr. Doar has undergone surgery and is recovering, while the police report indicates that the suspect used racial slurs to provoke the altercation.