Who is Tara Tarawneh? UPenn student sparks outrage by calling Hamas attacks 'glorious' in viral video
By
Karishma Rao
Modified Nov 03, 2023 05:12 GMT
UPenn student Tara Tarawneh garners backlash after applauding HamasUPenn student Tara Tarawneh garners backlash after applauding Hamas' attack on Israel (Image via OliLondonTV/X)
University of Pennsylvania student Tara Tarawneh has garnered immense backlash across social media platforms after glorifying Hamas’ attack on Israel. Recently, the graduate described October 7 as “glorious, joyful, and powerful” during a demonstration. She continued to applaud the armed organization which left internet users disgusted.
Trigger Warning: The following article contains antisemitic sentiments. Reader's discretion is advised.
The Philly Palestine Coalition recently marched against the Gaza assault. Tara Tarawneh gave a concerning speech during the same. While referring to Hamas as “freedom fighters” she said in the protest that was live-streamed:
“Do you guys remember the photo of the kids and men laughing and smiling as they sat on top of the Israeli military jeep captured by our freedom fighters? Do you remember that picture? How about the picture of the bulldozer breaking through the border? Do you remember that picture? And the several other joyful and powerful images of which came from the glorious October 7. I want you to picture those in your mind. I want you all to remember how you felt when you saw those images and heard the news.”
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