Isra Hirsi, daughter of Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar, has sparked controversy with a viral Instagram post that praises anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles and draws parallels between U.S. immigration enforcement and the conflict in Gaza.
Hirsi's message, "From L.A. to Rafah, there is one common oppressor Death to the colonial empire," casts both the United States and Israel as colonial powers that should be dismantled through violent means.
As reported by Breitbart, Hirsi's endorsement of the unrest in Los Angeles, where radical protesters clashed with police and ICE agents, has drawn significant criticism. Her statement, "From L.A. to Rafah, there is one common oppressor. Death to the colonial empire. Life for our children," suggests a connection between American immigration law and Israeli national defense, portraying them as part of a colonial structure that warrants resistance through violent revolution.
This perspective aligns with a growing trend among far-left activists who link U.S. law enforcement to global issues like the Gaza conflict, raising concerns among critics who view it as an implicit call for domestic upheaval.
The situation in Los Angeles saw rioters, many brandishing Palestinian flags and chanting for an "intifada," transform protests against ICE raids into coordinated acts of violence, underpinned by pro-Hamas rhetoric and the guise of "anti-colonial" resistance.
In a related development, Hirsi has been involved in promoting a fundraiser for Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate arrested and facing deportation for his involvement in violent campus activities. Khalil, accused of being a "Hamas sympathizer who espouses violent, anti-American views," was a senior activist with the Columbia University Apartheid Divest (CUAD) student organization, which has called for the "total eradication of Western civilization."
The fundraiser, initiated after Khalil's detention by ICE, has exceeded $570,000, far surpassing its initial goal.
Hirsi's activism has not been without personal consequences. She was suspended from Barnard College, affiliated with Columbia University, due to her participation in the unauthorized "Gaza Solidarity Encampment," which was eventually dismantled by the NYPD.
Despite the controversy, her mother, Rep. Ilhan Omar, expressed her support, stating she was "enormously proud" of her daughter's actions.
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