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'Victory to the resistance': CAIR allegedly cosponsored event writing letters to terrorists

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  • CAIR Washington allegedly co-organized an event supporting "Palestinian prisoners" by sending letters to individuals described as terrorists and violent criminals.
  • Promotional materials and videos indicate CAIR's logo was present at the event, and a representative appeared to be a guest speaker.
  • The event's stated aim was to support "prisoners of Palestine" and advance "the victory of the Resistance," with letters sent to individuals convicted of terrorism-related offenses.

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) Washington chapter has once again found itself at the center of controversy, this time for allegedly co-sponsoring an event that sent letters to imprisoned terrorists. Promotional materials and video evidence suggest CAIR Washington's involvement in a "Palestinian Prisoners Day" event on April 17, which aimed to support individuals described as "prisoners of Palestine." This includes those convicted of terrorism-related offenses, such as funneling funds to Hamas and hate crimes against Jewish students.

Victory to the resistance

— Speaker at the eventA phrase used during the Palestinian Prisoners Day event, as heard in a video published by Nidal Seattle.

Nidal Seattle, a co-sponsor of the event, prominently featured CAIR Washington's logo in its advertisements and shared videos showing a CAIR representative speaking. The event's messaging, as conveyed by Nidal Seattle, was explicitly about advancing "the victory of the Resistance and the revolutionary forces of Palestine and the region." This framing, particularly when linked to individuals convicted of violent acts and supporting designated terrorist organizations, raises serious questions about CAIR Washington's alignment and its interpretation of "resistance."

prisoners of Palestine

— Nidal SeattleDescription used in promotional material for the event, referring to individuals sent letters.

While CAIR Washington has not responded to queries about its participation, the evidence presented by Nidal Seattle paints a concerning picture. The event sought to support prisoners, including those in Israeli jails and individuals detained in the US for terrorism-related activities. This includes figures like Salah Sarsour, arrested on suspicion of funding terrorist organizations, and members of the Holy Land Foundation convicted for funneling money to Hamas. The association with such individuals and the explicit "victory to the resistance" rhetoric is deeply troubling and warrants closer scrutiny of CAIR's activities and their implications.

the victory of the Resistance and the revolutionary forces of Palestine and the region

— Nidal SeattleThe stated aim of the event, as described in promotional material.
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