Footage of individuals removing the flyers from different locations, including New York University, has sparked widespread indignation. The New York Jewish Week recently detailed how the flyers were swiftly torn down at the Union Square subway, leading to a tense confrontation between a poster and a pro-Palestinian activist.

According to the Boston Herald, a woman in Boston was dismissed from her job after being caught tearing down posters of Israeli hostages at a shopping center earlier this week.

Similarly, in Miami, dentist Ahmed Elkoussa faced termination after a video surfaced showing him removing the posters. ElKoussa has since defended his actions, stating that he took down the signs due to concerns about escalating tensions.

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Who is Hala Al Shami?

Hala Al Shami, a student at New York University, has recently come under scrutiny after being caught on camera tearing down posters of kidnapped Israelis in various locations across New York City. Al Shami’s involvement in this incident has drawn attention to her background and experiences in the field of media and communication.

Al Shami’s LinkedIn account includes experiences as a Course Assistant at NYU’s Steinhardt Department of Media, Culture, and Communication. She has also worked as a News Intern at L’Orient Today during her time in Beirut, Lebanon. Her roles as Editor in Chief, Affairs Section Editor, and Staff Writer at the Watchdogs Gazette in Beirut have contributed to her skills in fact-checking, proofreading, editing, journalism, and editorial communication.

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She is pursuing a Master of Arts degree from New York University and has done Bachelor of Arts degree in Media and Communication from the American University of Beirut.

The incident has prompted discussions about the responsibilities of individuals in the media and their role in facilitating constructive and respectful dialogue in society.