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Former Intern's 'Jihad' Remark Ignites Pro-Palestine Extremism Debate

7/16/2025

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Hadeeqa Malik, a former intern for mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, sparked controversy during a CUNY4Palestine webinar by labeling activism as "jihad." She urged protesters to accept the risks of arrest and doxing, criticizing Muslims who shy away from activism. Her provocative statements highlight growing concerns about extremism in U.S. pro-Palestine movements.

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Hadeeqa Malik, a former intern for mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, sparked controversy during a CUNY4Palestine webinar by labeling activism as "jihad." She urged protesters to accept the risks of arrest and doxing, criticizing Muslims who shy away from activism. Her provocative statements highlight growing concerns about extremism in U.S. pro-Palestine movements.