In July, anti-Israel protests erupted in Washington, D.C., during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress. Zaid Mohammed Mahdawi, 26, allegedly spray-painted "HAMAS IS COMIN'" on a monument at Columbus Circle, along with the terrorist organization's symbol. Demonstrators burned a U.S. flag, clashed with police, and vandalized memorials. The U.S. Park Police revoked the protest permit issued to the ANSWER Coalition, a self-declared socialist organization. The FBI later charged Mahdawi and others with destruction of government property.
Nearly six months later, the ANSWER Coalition is planning another protest on the day of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. The event, titled "For Peace & Justice - Free Palestine," is expected to draw large crowds and potentially lead to violence. Critics argue that the National Park Service should deny the permit based on past incidents, but current legal precedent makes it difficult.
The ANSWER Coalition is part of a larger, well-funded operation that includes adversaries to the U.S., such as Russia, China, Iran, North Korea, and Hamas. These groups are united in their opposition to American democracy and capitalism. They aim to dismantle the current system and replace it with a socialist, anti-capitalist order.
The protest organizers claim to have at least 50 endorsing groups, many of which are self-described socialist organizations. The "red" side of the alliance includes groups like the Workers World Party, Code Pink, and the Democratic Socialists of America. The "green" side includes groups like Students for Justice in Palestine and the Muslim American Society.
The protests are likely to be framed as "organic" and "grassroots" by the media, but they are actually part of a larger, well-funded operation. The demonstrators are aligned with adversaries to the U.S. and are united in their opposition to American democracy and capitalism. The public must be aware of who is behind these protests and their true motives.
14 Comments
Pupsik
We cannot allow these groups to spread their hatred and misinformation unchallenged.
Marishka
This article is nothing more than an attempt to justify further violence against peaceful protestors.
Pupsik
The ANSWER Coalition's history of violence and vandalism shows they are not interested in peaceful protest.
Marishka
Thank you for exposing the true nature of the ANSWER Coalition and its dangerous agenda.
Pupsik
The fact that the U.S. government is funding this article shows how far they will go to discredit legitimate dissent.
Muchacha
We must all stand united against those who seek to divide and destroy our country.
Bella Ciao
The author is fearmongering and trying to incite hatred against Muslims and Palestinians. This is dangerous and unacceptable.
Comandante
Burning a flag is protected speech in the U.S. and does not justify demonizing an entire group of people.
Bella Ciao
This article is clearly biased and trying to paint peaceful protestors as terrorists. Shame on you!
Muchacha
I am proud to support the U.S. government in its efforts to combat terrorism and extremism.
ArtemK
It's important for the public to know that these protests are not organic but funded by groups that want to destroy America.
Muchacha
The ANSWER Coalition has every right to protest the inauguration of a president who has openly expressed racist and xenophobic views.
Leonardo
The author conveniently forgets to mention that the Israeli government has a long history of human rights abuses against Palestinians.
Raphael
It's naive to think that these protests are just about Palestine. They are part of a larger global effort to undermine democracy.