Rachel Holmes participated in a pro-Hamas rally during Israel’s war against Hamas terrorists. Israel launched the war after the October 7, 2023, terror attacks.
Hamas murdered approximately 1,200 Israelis, injured thousands and kidnapped hundreds more that day. For more information, see the Canary Mission page on Hamas.
As of May 2025, Rachel Holmes was listed online as the author of several biographies published by Bloomsbury.
On October 15, 2023, anti-Israel groups held a pro-Hamas rally in Philadelphia where protesters chanted in support of terrorism and called for Israel’s destruction. Susan Abulhawa, a local anti-Israel activist, equated Israel with Nazi Germany. Her statement was met with cheers. She also denied the Hamas war crimes of October 7, 2023, earlier in her speech.
Rachel Holmes's participation in the pro-Hamas protest, "Philly Stands with Gaza," October 15, 2023, Philadelphia, PA. Source: Facebook.
