Eman Abdelhadi, a professor at the University of Chicago and half sister of Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, posted a video on Instagram on October 7, 2024, commemorating the one-year anniversary of the Hamas attacks that resulted in approximately 1,200 deaths. In the video, she expressed her thoughts on the phrase 'Allahu Akbar,' stating it reminds her of the pursuit of justice despite adversity. Abdelhadi did not mention the victims of the attacks in her remarks. A campaign spokeswoman for El-Sayed stated that while he loves his sister, he disagrees with her political views and rhetoric. The video received criticism on social media, with some commentators accusing Abdelhadi of celebrating the attacks. Abdelhadi has previously faced legal issues related to her activism, including an arrest in 2025 for allegedly assaulting a police officer during protests. El-Sayed has also faced scrutiny for his comments regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict during his campaign.
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Eman Abdelhadi Commemorates October 7 Attacks with Blessing Video
Eman Abdelhadi, the half sister of Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, shared a video on Instagram marking the one-year anniversary of the Hamas attacks. In her remarks, she emphasized themes of justice but did not acknowledge the victims. The video sparked criticism, and El-Sayed's campaign clarified his stance on their differing political views.
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El-Sayed’s half sister offered Oct 7 ‘blessing,’ one year after Hamas attack: ‘Allahu Akbar’
Eman Abdelhadi Commemorates October 7 Attacks with Blessing Video