NYC Dem socialist Councilwoman Shahana Hanif condemns Muslim organizers to hell in vile post slamming pro-Israel protest
Councilwoman Shahana Hanif criticized Muslim organizers of a pro-Israel protest, expressing her disdain in a social media post. She stated her hope that they would be condemned to hell, using the term 'Jahannam' from Islamic tradition. This incident highlights ongoing tensions surrounding pro-Israel and anti-Israel sentiments within political discourse.
- ▪Shahana Hanif is a Democratic socialist councilwoman known for her anti-Israel remarks.
- ▪She condemned Muslim organizers of a pro-Israel protest in a post on X.
- ▪The protest was held outside Gracie Mansion and featured Muslim speakers.
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Metro breaking NYC Dem socialist Councilwoman Shahana Hanif condemns Muslim organizers to hell in vile post slamming pro-Israel protest By Caitlin McCormack Published May 26, 2026, 7:56 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Democratic socialist Councilwoman Shahana Hanif lashed out against a pair of Muslim organizers of a massive pro-Israel protest at Gracie Mansion on Tuesday, seething that she prays they go to hell. Hanif, best known for her frequent anti-Israel remarks, raged in a post on X that she hopes the organizers are condemned “to Jahannam” – the Islamic equivalent of hell. Democratic socialist Councilwoman Shahana Hanif lashed out against a pair of Muslim organizers of a massive pro-Israel protest at Gracie Mansion on Tuesday.
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