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Mount Sinai Professor Fired for Pro-Hamas Social Media Posts

3/29/2025

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Dr. Lila Abassi, an assistant professor at Mount Sinai, was dismissed for online posts supporting Hamas and denying violence.
She referred to the Israeli military as a "plague" and dismissed reports of sexual violence during the October 7 attack.
City Councilwoman Inna Vernikov reported her, leading to an internal investigation by the hospital.
Abassi's remarks raised significant concerns about patient safety and trust among Jewish patients.
She has not commented on her dismissal.

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Dr. Lila Abassi, an assistant professor at Mount Sinai, was dismissed for online posts supporting Hamas and denying violence.
She referred to the Israeli military as a "plague" and dismissed reports of sexual violence during the October 7 attack.
City Councilwoman Inna Vernikov reported her, leading to an internal investigation by the hospital.
Abassi's remarks raised significant concerns about patient safety and trust among Jewish patients.
She has not commented on her dismissal.