The Left loves violence and terrorism. And they are constantly praising horrific individuals.
But now, the Radical Left is propping up a known terrorist in this horrifying new development.
In an alarming decision, Bisan Owda, a journalist with well-documented ties to a terrorist organization, has been nominated for an Emmy Award by the Television Academy of Arts and Sciences in the News and Documentary category, according to UNMID. This nomination has ignited outrage and serious concerns about the ethical standards of the awards process.
Bisan Owda, while presenting herself as a “filmmaker” from Gaza, has been reported by journalist Eitan Fischberger to be an active member of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), a Marxist–Leninist and revolutionary socialist terrorist organization.
The PFLP is designated as a terrorist group by numerous countries, including the United States, Canada, the European Union, and Japan, due to its history of violent attacks and its commitment to armed conflict against Israel.
In 2015, Owda took a leading role in a rally celebrating the PFLP’s 48th anniversary, clad in the military uniform of the terrorist group. The event, a blatant celebration of violence, involved young children dressed as terrorists.
Fischberger has detailed Owda’s participation in several other PFLP-affiliated events, reinforcing her deep-rooted connections to this dangerous organization.
Owda’s influence extends far beyond her journalism. With millions of followers on platforms like TikTok and YouTube, she has a significant reach.
Her posts have been endorsed by prominent figures, including Shaun King, who has encouraged his substantial follower base to support her. This endorsement has only served to amplify her controversial messages.
Following the October 7 massacre of over 1,200 Israeli civilians, Owda posted a note in Arabic on social media justifying the violence. “For every action, there is a reaction,” she wrote, implying that the massacre was an expected outcome of long-standing occupation and siege.
Owda has also been at the forefront of spreading false and inflammatory information. She falsely claimed that an Israeli airstrike killed hundreds at the Al-Ahli Hospital, while evidence showed that a misfired rocket from Palestinian terrorists landed in the parking lot.
The actual number of casualties remains unconfirmed, yet Owda’s video irresponsibly declared, “800 people were killed in one airstrike in Gaza.”
Furthermore, Owda propagated the lie that humanitarian corridors established by Israel for Palestinian civilians to evacuate were traps designed to kill those fleeing south. These baseless claims have been widely debunked, yet they continue to fuel hatred and violence.
Despite her blatant terrorist ties and history of spreading misinformation, Owda has been lauded as “an ambassador of goodwill” on ABC News and featured on major outlets like the BBC.
This issue is part of a broader problem. Earlier this year, the United States and other Western countries cut funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for Palestinians.
Refugees after it was revealed that the organization was supporting Palestinian terrorists. Owda’s involvement with such organizations highlights the disturbing nexus between humanitarian work and terrorism.
Owda is not the first individual with terrorist ties to be honored by the journalism industry. In March, The Associated Press won an award for “Team Picture Story of the Year” for a photo depicting the half-naked body of Shani Louk, a German Israeli woman, surrounded by Hamas terrorists.
The photographers, Ali Mahmud and Hatem Ali have been accused of participating in the October 7 attacks, raising further ethical concerns about the integrity of such awards.
The decision to nominate Bisan Owda for an Emmy Award is a stark example of the troubling disregard for ethical standards in the journalism industry.
Owda’s well-documented ties to the PFLP, her role in spreading dangerous falsehoods, and her influence in promoting terrorist ideologies make her an unworthy candidate for such an honor.
As the public scrutinizes this decision, it is imperative that the Television Academy of Arts and Sciences reconsider its stance and uphold the integrity of journalism awards. The nomination of individuals with connections to terrorism only serves to undermine the credibility of the entire industry.
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