Expanded Dossier on Racism, Anti-Semitism and Support for Terrorism at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (September 2016)
The Developing Story
Between June and July 2016, Canary Mission, an anonymous campus North American watchdog group, conducted a special investigation of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. They uncovered a sinister network of radical hate-purveyors, centered around the UTK chapters of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP UTK) and the Muslim Students Association (MSA UTK). When the report was released on August 4th, 2016, it revealed that both the leadership and general membership had formed a web of anti-Semitism, Nazi sympathy, support for terrorism, promotion of violence, homophobia and both anti-White and anti-Black racism.
The original Canary Mission report contained findings on 23 radical individuals with 97 bigoted tweets and posts. On September 19th, 2016, Canary Mission released the full damning report, now containing 34 radical individuals and well over 100 tweets and posts.
The “highlights” can be found below, with links to all 34 individual profiles.
Timeline
August 4
- Canary Mission exposed a ring of 23 anti-Semites, racists and inciters of violence at the University of Tennessee Knoxville (UTK).The Algemeiner ran an article titled: “ EXCLUSIVE: ‘Cesspool’ of Antisemitic, Anti-Israel, Racist Behavior at U of Tennessee Uncovered by Covert Watchdog Group.”
August 6
- Senator Allen West wrote an article on the story titled: “What I just discovered happening at my college alma mater is DESPICABLE.”
August 8
- The story was picked up by FoxNews.
August 9
- The UTK administration released a statement dramatically downplaying the findings as exaggerated and denied there was an anti-Semitic climate among SJP or MSA members. The administration declined to condemn the hate-speech and asserted that it does “not condone the statements” but that the individuals who made them are “within their constitutional rights to post their personal viewpoints.”
- Jewish advocacy groups AMCHA and the Simon Wiesenthal Center slammed the UTK administration’s failure to denounce the anti-Semitism: “Major Jewish Groups Rebuke ‘Irresponsible’ University of Tennessee for Failure to Condemn Antisemitism on Campus.”
August 11
- Canary Mission released an expanded UTK dossier on the 19 worst individuals and their shocking array of hate-speech: “EXCLUSIVE: After U of Tennessee Downplays Campus Antisemitism, Covert Watchdog Releases Expanded Dossier, Says Prior Report Only ‘Tip of Iceberg.’”
- It was again picked up by FoxNews.
September 19
- Canary Mission released a final expanded UTK report containing 34 individuals and over 100 tweets and posts
Featured Individuals
Ameen Abdel-Khalek is a member of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) at UTK (SJP UTK).Abdel-Khalek is a supporter of the Boycott Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement. On October 10, 2015, Abde
Afeef Youssef Kamah was arrested in Knox County, Tennessee on June 8, 2013.He is a member of the Muslim Student Association (MSA) at UTK
Eyad Hijer is a member of the Muslim Students Association (MSA) at UTK (UTK MSA). Hijer was arrested in Knox County, Tennessee. The date is unconfirmed. A Mugshot of Hijer taken by police was uploade
Mohanad Alhams has mocked the Holocaust, promoted incitement and spread anti-Semitism. Alhams was affiliated with Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) at the University of Tennessee Knoxville UTK (
Ali Mohamed has demonized Zionists and Israelis, spread hatred of Israel, and was an activist with Students For Justice in Palestine (SJP) at the University of Illinois (UIC) .
Hesham Annamer has glorified Hitler, called Israel’s Prime Minister a modern day Hitler and compared Israel to Nazis. He has also tweeted violent hatred of Zionists and spread homophobia.
Amira Sakalla has called for an Intifada, demonized Israel and spread Israel hatred online.
Summer Awad was a member of SJP at the University of Tennessee Knoxville.
Jordan Welsh is a member of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) at University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Welsh recruits and adds members to the the SJP UTK Facebook page. Welsh is a supporter of the Boycott, Divestment,
Abdalla Husain Atatrah is a member of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) at UTK. He has likened Israel to nazi Germany.
Fatima Itmaizah promoted incitement and spread hatred of Israel as the vice president of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) at the University of Tennessee Knoxville (UTK).As of April 12, 2018, It
Jenine Omari is a member of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP). Omari is a rising junior and resident assistant at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK), majoring in Political Science.
Stori Nuri is the president of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) at UTK. (SJP UTK) She is also the co-president of the Muslim Student Association (MSA) at UTK (UTK MSA). Nuri is a supporter of
Sarah Abdel-Khalek has expressed support for Hamas, promoted “intifada" and spread anti-Semitism on social media. Abdel-Khalek has also whitewashed terrorists, tokenized Jews and spread hatred
Abdullah Bahour is a member of the Muslim Students Association (MSA) at UTK (UTK MSA). In April 2016, Bahour ran for the position of President of UTK MSA. Bahour is a senior at the University of Tenn
Alanood Al-Wadei is a student at the University of Tennessee Knoxville (UTK). Calling to Free Palestine from the Jews On March 26, 2015, Al-Wadei tweeted — "Instead of sending all of tho
Dunia Odeh was a 2015-2016 Executive Board member of the Muslim Student Association (MSA) at the University of Tennessee Knoxville (UTK). On April 24, 2015, Odeh became an administrator for the S
Mariam Husain [Mariam Alvena Husain] has spread hatred of Israel. Husain was an activist with the Muslim Student Association
Additional Individuals
- Riece Stone: Stone has shared tweets praising Hitler, comparing Israel to Nazi Germany and demonizing American politicians. She was a sophomore at the University of Tennessee Knoxville (UTK), majoring in “deaf education.”
- Ebad Hussain: Rising senior at UTK, majoring in Group Facilitation and Clinical Settings. Works as a practice manager and neurotech at Health Star Physicians, in Morristown, Tennessee. Treasurer of the Muslim Students’ Association. Excuses terrorism by the terrorist organization Hamas.
- Olivia Jones: Former VP of Students for Justice in Palestine at UTK. Graduated in 2014. Now at Qatar Univ.
- Omar Mitoubsi: Junior at UTK. Off Campus Senator, for the Student Government Association. Member of Students for Justice in Palestine, and the Muslim Students’ Association. Attended demonstration whitewashing anti-Semitic terror.
- Mohammed Ziadeh: Student at UTK. Administrator of the Students for Justice in Palestine Facebook page. Executive board member of the Muslim Students’ Association for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Ahmad Ziadeh: Neural Science major, graduated from UTK in 2015. Former officer for Students for Justice in Palestine.
- Sonya Hadjerioua: Therapeutic Recreation major at UTK. Executive Board member of the Muslim Students’ Association for the 2015-2016 school year. Stereotyped all “White People” as HITLER.
- Drost Kokoye: duate of Middle Tennessee State University. Board member (2016) on the American Muslim Advisory Council. Member of the Muslim Students’ Association and affiliated with Students for Justice in Palestineat UTK. Local anti-Israel agitator. Promotes violent riots and lies about Israel.
- Suhad Ziadeh-Kamah: Former student at the UTK. Active participant in events organized by Students for Justice in Palestine and the Muslim Student Association at UTK.
- Omar AbuShehadeh: Student at the University of Tennessee Knoxville and member of the Muslim Students Association. Promoted a virulent anti-Semite and bigot for UTK MSA leadership.
- Amany Alshibi: Student at the the University of Tennessee Knoxville (UTK), majoring in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and was a 2015 Engineering Student Ambassador. Member of the Muslim Student Association (MSA) at UTK. Designed the stage set for a play writen by Summer Awad (above) that portrays Jews as rapists.
- Amjed Dweik: 2012 graduate of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK). Listed as a member of Students for Justice in Palestine at UTK and former member of the Muslim Students Association at UTK. Panel speaker in a discussion following a performance of play written by Summer Awad (above) portraying Jews as rapists.
- Haneen Omari: 2015 graduate of the University of Tennessee Knoxville. Graduate assistant at New Mexico State University. While at UTK, Omari was an active member of Students for Justice in Palestine UTK.
- Ahmad Abuliel: 2010 graduate of Sam Houston State University (SHSU). Affiliates himself with Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) UTK.
- Eman Emara: 2015 graduate of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK). Member of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) at UTK. In April 2014, Emara was announced as a board member for the Muslim Students Association at UTK. Spreads lies and propaganda to demonize Israel online and at demonstrations.
- Wala Habiby: Graduated UTK in 2009 with a bachelors degree in Civil Engineering where he was a member of Students for Justice in Palestine. Realtor at Coldwell Banker Wallace and Wallace Realtors in Knoxville, Tennessee. Remains actively involved in anti-Israeli activities. Supports deporting the Jews out of the Middle East.