Nour Joudah, Assistant Professor in UCLA’s Department of Asian American Studies, has established herself as a vocal supporter of terrorist-linked movements, a promoter of antisemitic propaganda, and a central figure in radical campus activism. Her career is marked by a persistent refusal to condemn terrorism, a pattern of historical revisionism, and efforts to radicalize students under the guise of scholarship and solidarity.
Weaponizing Academia to Normalize Extremism
Joudah’s academic record is laced with ideological activism. Her PhD dissertation, Mapping Decolonized Futures: Indigenous Visions for Hawaii and Palestine, laid the foundation for her efforts to fuse anti-Israel politics with radical academic narratives.
She uses the classroom and public platforms to:
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Blame Israel exclusively for all violence in the region while ignoring terrorism from Hamas.
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Frame terrorist actions as “resistance” and cast Israel’s existence as a form of “ethnic cleansing.”
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Deny Jewish historical connection to the land, implying that Palestinians are the only rightful population.
Her rhetoric encourages confrontation, as seen in student remarks she incited, like: “We will face them one day.”
Ties to Extremist Networks
Joudah is not just an academic voice — she’s entrenched in organizations that push antisemitic narratives and defend violent resistance:
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Journal of Palestine Studies – Assistant Editor
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Al-Shabaka – Policy network that disseminates anti-Israel propaganda
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Faculty for Justice in Palestine (FJP) – Joined publicly in December 2023
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Foundation for Middle East Peace (FMEP) – Non-resident fellow at a group known to promote anti-Israel agendas
She also gave a platform to the memory of Bassel Al-Araj, a terrorist commander, and celebrated encampments where students honored terrorists such as Yehya Sinwar and Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.
Defending Hamas, Demonizing Israel
Whitewashing Hamas Terrorism
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On October 7, 2023 — the day Hamas massacred over 1,200 Israelis — Joudah posted content justifying the attacks with “context,” refusing to condemn the violence.
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In February 2024, she falsely claimed Israel was committing “genocide” and “ethnic cleansing,” entirely omitting Hamas’s role in provoking war through civilian massacres.
Glorifying Encampments that Terrorized Jewish Students
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In July 2024, she publicly praised campus encampments that restricted Jewish student access and served as recruitment zones for extremist ideology.
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She hailed the spaces as “communal and inclusive,” ignoring their role in escalating antisemitism and disrupting campus safety.
Calling for Aggression
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In a September 2024 video, Joudah explicitly stated: “You have to cut them off at the knees. That is the only way the Zionist regimes.”
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She has supported arms embargoes, economic sabotage, and the spread of Hamas and Hezbollah content.
The Face of Campus Radicalization
Nour Joudah is not just complicit—she is actively laying the groundwork for future radicalization on college campuses.
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Supports terror-affiliated groups (Hamas, Hezbollah, Al-Shabaka)
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Erases Jewish victims and Jewish history
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Encourages student defiance, even at the cost of legal violations
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Disseminates hate through social media and public lectures
She does not belong in a classroom. She belongs under investigation.
