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“If it does good for my cause, I’ll be happy to accept death,”
Khaled’s history is not symbolic or abstract. She was directly involved in acts of international terrorism, including hijacking attempts where threats of violence were used to seize control of aircraft. For many, elevating such a figure is not activism—it is endorsement.
The resurfaced content does not stop there.
In another post from March 2015, Duwaji shared praise for Shadia Abu Ghazaleh, a militant figure connected to violent operations targeting Israelis. The post read:
“shadia abu ghazaleh, first palestinian woman to fight in resistance after 1967 occupation #InternationalWomensDay,”
Ghazaleh was reportedly killed while assembling an explosive device, further underscoring the violent backdrop behind the figures being highlighted.
Duwaji’s social media history also includes posts referencing broader uprisings tied to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In December 2017, she shared an image tied to the First Intifada, a period marked by widespread unrest and violence. The caption read:
“Photography: ‘A Palestinian demonstrator sews a Palestinian Liberation Organization flag before a protest during the first Intifada’, February, 1988,”
The First Intifada, which unfolded from the late 1980s into the early 1990s, played a key role in shaping the region’s ongoing tensions and contributed to the rise of extremist elements that continue to impact global security today.
Another resurfaced post featured a Bangladeshi stamp honoring so-called Palestinian “freedom fighters,” further amplifying messaging that critics say blurs the line between political advocacy and support for violent movements.
Perhaps most controversial of all is a blunt statement Duwaji shared in July 2015 targeting American military personnel. The post reads:
“taps mic American soldiers fighting in imperialist wars are not brave nor are they fighting for anyone’s freedom,” the post read. “They are mercilessly slaughtering 3rd world civilians and fighting to maintain American hegemony. That is all, thank you! drops mic”
That remark, now circulating widely online, has sparked outrage among veterans and supporters of the U.S. military, who see it as a direct attack on those who serve.
Biographical details add another layer to the story. Duwaji was born in New Jersey to a Syrian family before relocating to Dubai during her childhood. She later pursued higher education through Virginia Commonwealth University, including time spent at its Qatar campus before transferring to the United States.
The social media accounts tied to the controversial posts have since been deleted or deactivated, but screenshots and archived versions continue to circulate, fueling the growing backlash.
As pressure mounts, the silence from key figures has only intensified scrutiny. Critics are demanding answers, accountability, and clarity about whether these views reflect past immaturity or something deeper.
In a political climate already charged with debate over national security, foreign policy, and ideological extremism, this unfolding controversy is likely to remain a flashpoint in the days ahead.
