Activist who sent Ilhan Omar’s daughter and Hasan Piker on Cuba aid convoy has ties to Hamas and Iran
A millionaire anti-war activist, Medea Benjamin, organized a humanitarian aid convoy to Cuba that included Ilhan Omar's daughter and Hasan Piker. Benjamin has ties to Hamas and the Iranian regime, having met with Hamas officials during multiple trips to Gaza. Legal experts note that providing support to a foreign terrorist organization is a violation of federal law.
- ▪Medea Benjamin organized a high-profile aid convoy to Cuba that attracted attention due to the involvement of Ilhan Omar's daughter and Hasan Piker.
- ▪Benjamin has made several trips to Gaza and has publicly met with Hamas leaders, including Ismail Haniyeh.
- ▪The Arc of Justice Foundation, which Benjamin leads, has been accused of potentially financing politically motivated trips to Cuba.
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World News exclusive Activist who sent Ilhan Omar’s daughter and Hasan Piker on Cuba aid convoy has ties to Hamas and Iran By Isabel Vincent Published May 19, 2026, 5:54 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A millionaire anti-war activist who organized the high-profile “humanitarian aid” convoy to Cuba in March has ties to Hamas and the Iranian regime. The aid flotilla to Cuba attracted much attention as it included Ilhan Omar’s daughter Isra Hirsi and leftist streamer Hasan Piker — who both sung the praises of the ailing Communist ‘paradise’ after their trip. It was organized by Medea Benjamin, president of the Arc of Justice Foundation, a charity with $51 million at its disposal.
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