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Author: Ibrahim Hooper

Ibrahim Hooper – Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper is the National Communications Director for the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR). He holds a bachelor’s degree in history and a master’s of art in journalism and mass communication. Hooper has been with CAIR since its founding in 1994. As CAIR’s spokesman he appears frequently on national and international television programs to offer an Islamic perspective on current events or debate controversial issues.

CAIR in the News, May 29, 2024

CAIR: US-Made Bombs Were Used in Israel’s Tent Massacre in Rafah – Common Dreams An expert at the Council on American-Islamic Relations called it a “U.S.-backed massacre.” CAIR: US says Israel’s Rafah strike beyond tragic as human rights groups criticize Washington – Reuters “Sadly, because of President Biden’s insistence on sending more bombs to enable […]

CAIR Calls President Biden ‘Complicit’ After 2nd Israel-U.S. Massacre in Rafah ‘Safe Zone’

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today said yet another Israel-U.S. massacre of Palestinian civilians in a so-called “safe zone” in Gaza further exposes the Israeli government’s “genocidal brutality” and the Biden administration’s complicity. [NOTE: CAIR is now using the term “Israel-U.S.” to describe war crimes […]

CAIR in the News, May 28, 2024

CAIR-Philadelphia: Philadelphia City Council committee advances bill that would expand parameters of hate crime law to include businesses Tim Welbeck, an attorney for the Council on American-Islamic Relations, said the same is true for Islamic-owned businesses, such as the Lombard Cafe, owned by Jasmine Taibi Bennoui. “When she began to voice her support for Palestinians […]

CAIR Condemns ‘U.S.-Backed Massacre’ at Rafah Displacement Center

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned what it called a “U.S.-backed massacre” of at least 22 Palestinian civilians in an Israeli airstrike on Rafah in Gaza that hit tents for displaced people. “Numerous” people were trapped in the rubble. Horrific videos posted online show […]

CAIR in the News, May 25, 2024

CAIR: Reaction to World Court’s order for Israel to halt Rafah assault in Gaza – Reuters “We applaud this binding order by the United Nations’ top court demanding an immediate end to Israel’s slaughter and forced displacement of Palestinian civilians in Rafah. “While the Biden administration stands alone in continuing to offer full support for […]