Susan Abulhawa, an author and activist, has a well-documented history of antisemitic rhetoric, support for Hamas and other terrorist organizations, and active participation in incitement against Israel. Through her writing, speeches, and activism, Abulhawa has championed violent “resistance,” justified atrocities, and denied Jewish history while spreading hatred and misinformation. Below is an outline of her actions and views, revealing her troubling role in perpetuating extremism.

Leading a Rally in Support of Hamas Atrocities

On October 8, 2023, just one day after Hamas terrorists committed horrific war crimes against innocent Jews—resulting in over 1,200 deaths, hundreds of kidnappings, and thousands of injuries—Abulhawa led a rally in Philadelphia to celebrate and justify the attacks. Riding on a flatbed truck, she chanted:

• “Long live the intifada! Intifada! Intifada!”
  The term intifada is a euphemism for violent uprisings, marked by terror attacks including bombings, shootings, and stabbings that have claimed countless civilian lives.
• “When we say ‘decolonize,’ you say ‘Palestine!’”
  Such rhetoric aligns with calls for the complete destruction of Israel, masked under the guise of “decolonization.”

Antisemitism

Abulhawa has consistently propagated antisemitic tropes and conspiracy theories, particularly through her social media posts and public statements:

• Dual Loyalty Accusations:
  On December 9, 2024, Abulhawa stated:

  “Antony Blinken is a Zionist…His first loyalty is actually to Israel like so many Zionists who have gotten themselves and planted themselves in positions of power…throughout Congress, throughout the media, throughout Hollywood.”
  This perpetuates the dangerous myth that Jewish individuals or “Zionists” wield disproportionate power and are disloyal to their nations.

• Equating Zionism with Nazism:
  Abulhawa has repeatedly compared Zionism and Israel to Nazi Germany, trivializing the Holocaust and demonizing Jews:
  • February 19, 2023: “Zionism is the contemporary face of Nazism and white supremacy.”
  • May 14, 2021: “Israel is a Nazi state.”
  • August 23, 2022: “Zionists are to Palestinians as Nazis are to Jews.”
• Denial of Jewish History:
  On July 18, 2021, Abulhawa claimed:

  “There is literally zero forensic/archeological evidence the Temple [Mount] ever existed on that site.”
  This statement denies Jewish historical and religious ties to Jerusalem, a well-documented historical fact.

Support for Terrorism

Abulhawa openly praises individuals and organizations involved in acts of terror:

• Hamas:
  In an October 12, 2023 article, she described the October 7th massacre as:

  “A stunning display of low-tech guerilla warfare” and lauded the terrorists as “freedom fighters.”
  In June 2021, she tweeted:
  “I hope a Hamas rocket lands on the homes of these terrorists [Israelis] who are systematically crushing Palestinian children.”

• Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP):
  She has repeatedly praised senior PFLP operatives like Ghassan Kanafani and Khalida Jarrar, both of whom were deeply involved in terror attacks. Kanafani was linked to the Lod Airport Massacre, while Jarrar has been arrested for her role in planning deadly attacks.
• Fatah and Leila Khaled:
  Abulhawa expressed admiration for Leila Khaled, a notorious PFLP terrorist involved in airplane hijackings, stating in September 2020:

  “This kid rules, and so do Palestinian guerrilla fighters.”

Incitement to Violence

Abulhawa has frequently called for uprisings and violence against Israelis:

• October 12, 2022:
  

  “Yalla intifada! Yalla thawra [revolution]! Yalla the end of Zionist colonialism!”

• April 28, 2022:
  

  “We need all these folks to show up like this when settlers break into Al Aqsa.”
  This statement incites violence under the false pretense that Jews “storm” the Temple Mount, a common propaganda tactic to incite unrest.

Conclusion

Susan Abulhawa’s public record reveals a consistent pattern of hate-filled rhetoric, glorification of terrorism, and antisemitic conspiracy theories. Her outspoken support for Hamas and other terrorist groups, coupled with her incitement against Jews and Israelis, underscores her commitment to promoting violence and division. Far from advocating for peace or justice, Abulhawa’s activism serves as a platform for hate and extremism, further polarizing discourse and perpetuating conflict.