Exiled Muslim scholar warns far-left–Islamist alliance behind anti-Israel protests echoes Iran’s rise
Exiled Muslim scholar Dalia Ziada warns that a growing alliance between far-left activists and Islamist groups in the U.S. mirrors dynamics that led to Iran's 1979 Islamic revolution. She argues that Islamist movements are leveraging the Palestinian cause to weaken Western democracies and target Jewish communities. Ziada's concerns coincide with coordinated 'Nakba 78' protests challenging Israel's legitimacy worldwide.
- ▪Dalia Ziada, a Middle East scholar, fled Egypt after criticizing Hamas' October 7 attacks and now resides in the United States.
- ▪She warns of a 'sinful marriage' between radical left and radical Islamist groups aiming to dismantle Western liberal democracies.
- ▪Ziada claims Islamist movements, including those linked to the Muslim Brotherhood, use the Palestinian cause to build alliances in the West.
- ▪She describes Jewish communities as a 'pillar' of liberal democracy and alleges they are being targeted by these movements.
- ▪Coordinated 'Nakba 78' protests are taking place across the U.S. and globally, coinciding with Ziada's warnings.
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Iran Exiled Muslim scholar warns far-left–Islamist alliance behind anti-Israel protests echoes Iran’s rise Dalia Ziada says Islamist movements use the Palestinian cause to build alliances aimed at weakening the West By Michael Dorgan Fox News Published May 16, 2026 9:02am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Muslim scholar warns global network using anti-Israel protests to undermine US Middle East scholar Dalia Ziada warns upcoming Nakba Day protests reflect a growing alliance between radical left activists and Islamist groups, with coordinated messaging and escalating rhetoric following the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Muslim scholar who was forced to flee Egypt after criticizing Hamas’ Oct.
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