'You're hurting the Palestinian cause': Gazan peace activist condemns campus protests

• Published date: 28 April 2024
• Author: JERUSALEM POST STAFF
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

Howidy, originally from Gaza City, has spoken out against Hamas for many years. He was arrested and tortured several times in Gaza for speaking out against Hamas

While Howidy advocates for Palestinian liberation and freedom for the people in Gaza, he wrote that the manner in which many gather to voice their support for Palestinians does more to hurt the cause than help it.

Condemning the Hamas atrocities would be the most beneficial for Palestinians

Howidy also spoke out against campus protestors who called to globalize the intifada and against their antisemitic chanting. "They are not concerned with protecting Palestinians. They are out in their tents because of a hatred of Jews and Israelis," he said.

The activists fail to address Hamas terrorism

"Where were these caring young people when Hamas took over Gaza and slaughtered hundreds of Gazans, or when Hamas held 2 million Gazans captive for more than 17 years? Why didn't they speak out about the fact that Hamas led Gazans into this conflict, which resulted in more than 30,000 dead and 80,000...