Noora Shalash, Former CAIR Kentucky Director, Trends After Viral Video Shows Alleged Antisemitic Assault
Breaking Developments
A viral video posted on social media on February 7, 2025, appears to show Noora Shalash, former Director of Government Affairs for CAIR Kentucky, in an altercation with Jewish visitors in Manhattan, yelling 'I demand Jihad, I want ISIS to kill all of you.'
Latest Update: February 8, 2025
Why It's Trending
The video has sparked intense debate and outrage online, leading to widespread attention and millions of views within 24 hours.
- Noora Shalash
- CAIR Kentucky
- antisemitic assault
- jihad
Expert Analysis
Experts and organizations have condemned the alleged behavior, emphasizing the need for civil rights advocacy groups to denounce such actions.
We condemn and reject the antisemitic comments in the video, just as we condemn and reject the anti-Palestinian racism and anti-Muslim hate.
- CAIR National
Social Media Reaction
Social media platforms have seen a surge in posts and comments expressing shock and outrage over the alleged incident.
Midtown Manhattan – crazed antisemite assaults a visible Jew and gets arrested. “F<em>ck the Jew … f</em>ck the Zionists” she says confidently. pic.twitter.com/EdmTR2UzWg — StopAntisemitism (@StopAntisemites) February 7, 2025
Source: Twitter
Background Context
Noora Shalash previously worked as the Director of Government Affairs for CAIR Kentucky and has been involved in advocating for the civil rights of American Muslims.
- Noora Shalash was born in Amman, Jordan, and raised in Lexington, Kentucky.
- She served on CAIR Kentucky's Board of Directors from 2016 to 2020.
Related Topics
- Noora Shalash
- CAIR Kentucky
- antisemitic assault
- jihad
- civil rights advocacy
Additional Information
Additional information for the readers related to the trending topic
- CAIR has faced controversy in the past, including being named as an unindicted co-conspirator in the Holy Land Foundation terrorism financing case.
- The organization has also been criticized for its response to Hamas's actions, with some leaders expressing support for the group.
