Nadia S. Najam, a pediatric nurse practitioner at Zaman Pediatrics in Georgia, sparked controversy with an antisemitic Facebook post that drew unsettling parallels between Israel and Nazis. The post, which has been widely condemned, likened the actions and methods of the Jewish nation to those of Nazis, drawing upon historical events and employing dehumanizing language.
Who is Nadia S. Najam?
Nadia S. Najam is a pediatric nurse practitioner based in Georgia, associated with Zaman Pediatrics. While her professional background revolves around healthcare and child well-being, her recent social media activity has thrust her into the spotlight due to the highly inflammatory nature of her post.
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As tensions surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict remain high, expressions of support for various sides often spill over into divisive rhetoric. Najam’s comparison, aligning Israel’s actions with Nazi practices, has drawn intense criticism, notably for trivializing the Holocaust and violating the IHRA working definition of antisemitism.
The controversial post listed purported similarities between Nazis and what Najam referred to as the “Palestine Lobby,” encompassing themes of forced expulsions, racial segregation, and the use of dehumanizing language. Such comparisons are explicitly identified as antisemitic by the IHRA working definition, aiming to address and counter manifestations of antisemitism comprehensively.
The incident involving Amina Rehman occurs against the backdrop of escalating tensions in the Middle East. On October 7, approximately 1,500 Hamas and Islamic Jihad militants launched a surprise attack on Israel, resulting in an estimated 1,400 casualties and around 240 people being taken hostage in Gaza.
In response, Israel initiated an intensive campaign of air strikes and a ground invasion with the aim of eliminating Hamas. The conflict has led to a significant loss of life, with the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry reporting 10,500 Palestinian casualties.
