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Ilyas Khan
Ilyas Khan is a climate activist who spoke at multiple pro-terror rallies during Israel’s war against Hamas, launched after the October 7, 2023 terror attacks.
Hamas murdered nearly 1,200 Israelis and kidnapped hundreds more that day. For more information, see the Canary Mission page on Hamas.
Ilyas Khan spoke to the crowd at two of the four events cited below, including an event where Khan called for Israel's destruction.
As of January 2025, Ilyas Khan's Instagram bio said Khan was studying for a bachelor's degree in humanities and arts at Carnegie Mellon University (Carnegie Mellon), slated to graduate in 2026.
As of the same date, Ilyas Khan's LinkedIn profile said Khan worked as a hub coordinator at Sunrise Movement in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Date: October 13, 2023
Organizers: Party for Socialism & Liberation (PSL), SJP Pitt: a chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP)
Location: Bigelow Blvd. & Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA
Event Flyer: Instagram
On October 13, 2023, anti-Israel activist groups held a pro-terror rally in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where protesters called for Israel’s destruction as they marched through the streets. Various PSL signs handed out to protesters promoted terrorism, using the euphemism “RESISTANCE.”
Among Palestinians and anti-Israel activists, the term “resistance” is a euphemism for nationalistic terror and is used to glorify and encourage anti-Israel and anti-Semitic violence.
Date: November 17, 2023
Organizers: Pittsburgh Palestine Coalition (PPC), Pittsburgh BDS Coalition
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Event Flyer: Facebook
On November 17, 2023, during Israel’s war against Hamas, anti-Israel activist groups held a pro-terror rally in Pittsburgh. One speaker received loud cheers when he expressed support for terrorism. Other speakers later called for Israel’s destruction and were also greeted with cheers from the crowd.
At the rally, Ilyas Khan was one of the speakers who called for Israel's destruction.
Date: March 2, 2024
Organizers: PSL Pittsburgh: a chapter of the Party for Socialism & Liberation (PSL), Pittsburgh Palestine Coalition (PPC)
Location: Federal Building, Pittsburgh, PA
Event Flyer: Instagram
On March 2, 2024, PSL Pittsburgh, PPC and other anti-Israel organizations held an anti-Israel protest at the Federal Building in Pittsburgh, PA. Material promoting the event accused Israel of "Genocide" in Gaza during its war against Hamas terrorists.
