Mohammed El-Kurd Faces Backlash for Controversial Protest Remarks

The Palestinian activist's comments on hijacking planes and committing acts of violence as forms of protest have sparked widespread criticism.

Mohammed El-Kurd, a Palestinian activist, has faced criticism for equating violent acts with peaceful protests in a recent social media post.
El-Kurd's remarks were in response to a US airman's self-immolation in front of the Israeli embassy, which he used to highlight perceived restrictions on Palestinian protest methods.
Critics, including Israeli government spokesman Eylon Levy, have condemned El-Kurd's statements, with some accusing him of promoting violence and antisemitism.
El-Kurd has previously made controversial statements, such as normalizing massacres as the status quo, and has been called out for his radical rhetoric.
The backlash against El-Kurd's comments has included calls to revoke his Calgary Peace Prize and criticism from various public figures and organizations.