Hamid Abdeljaber, who also writes under the name Abdelhamid Siyam, is a lecturer at Rutgers University whose writings and public statements reflect an unwavering alignment with Hamas ideology, open glorification of terrorism, and virulent antisemitism. Through his teaching position and influential media platforms like Al Quds Al Arabi, Abdeljaber actively defends terrorist attacks, spreads conspiracy theories, and frames the U.S. and Israel as genocidal regimes. His continued presence on an American campus represents a stunning failure of academic accountability.
Open Promotion of Hamas and Justification of Terror
- Glorifying October 7th Massacre
In an October 2023 column, Abdeljaber wrote about the Hamas terror attack as a moment of Palestinian “dignity,” celebrating the ability of “a thousand fighters” to “capture soldiers, burn tanks, and take prisoners of war.” He argued the attack proved Israel’s fragility and claimed its collapse was “possible and realistic.” - Supporting Haniyeh and Hamas Leadership
In August 2024, he eulogized Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh after his reported assassination, calling him “an honorable model of sacrifice.” He praised Haniyeh’s role in resistance and unity efforts, calling on Hamas to continue the “path of liberation and return.” - Denying Terrorism, Blaming the West
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Claimed that beheadings and rapes by Hamas were “lies spread about the October 7 attack.”
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Said the October 7 operation “exposed Western hypocrisy” and accused Western nations of complicity in Israel’s actions.
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Accused Germany of “offering Palestinians as a sacrifice to the Holocaust.”
Pushing Genocide Conspiracy Theories
Abdeljaber does not merely criticize Israeli policy—he frames Israel’s entire existence as genocidal.
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Uses Holocaust Comparisons: Repeatedly describes Israeli operations in Gaza as a “war of extermination” and a “Gaza Holocaust.”
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Echoes Final Solution Tropes: Said Israel’s strategy is equivalent to the Nazi “final solution” and that Palestinians face extermination for merely existing.
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Blames the U.S. and Allies: Declared the U.S. a “primary partner” in the alleged genocide. Called Western civilization “evil,” and Israel its “best embodiment.”
Inciting Anti-Israel Hatred on Campus
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Faculty Signatory: Signed the 2023 Rutgers faculty letter that condemned Israel’s military actions while omitting any mention of Hamas atrocities.
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Campus Mobilization: Bragged about Rutgers student protesters securing 8 out of 10 demands in 2024, including divestment efforts and severing ties with Israeli institutions.
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Backed Violent Rhetoric: Supported student protests that justified October 7 and refused to condemn terrorism as part of “liberation movements.”
Conspiratorial and Antisemitic Rhetoric
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Accused Israel of Fabricating Atrocities: Claimed Israel “launches lies” like the “beheading of 40 children” and bombing of hospitals, blaming “Zionist propaganda.”
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Demonized Jewish Identity: Referred to Israel as “an artificial entity” and argued its identity is rooted in white supremacy and colonial evil.
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Promoted Global Zionist Control Conspiracies: Argued that Israel manipulates media, foreign governments, and public perception through fabricated narratives.
Why This Matters
Abdeljaber is not merely expressing political opinions—he is legitimizing violence, glorifying terror, and exporting Hamas propaganda into American academic life. His words aim to radicalize, justify bloodshed, and replace education with indoctrination.
Universities should be places of scholarship, not platforms for extremists.
Hamid Abdeljaber must be removed.
Terror apologists don’t belong in the classroom.
Let Rutgers know: Hate is not academic freedom.
