Maya Abdallah is a Palestinian-American screenwriter who has publicly expressed her support for Hamas, particularly through her social media platforms like TikTok. Abdallah has made several public statements and social media posts that reflect her strong pro-Hamas stance and criticism of entities that support Israel. In a video posted on October 19, 2023, she claimed that she faced difficulties finding work in Hollywood because the industry is “ran by Zionists.” She expressed frustration that her submissions, which focus on Palestinian experiences and traumas, were not being accepted. Abdallah also mentioned that she left her management company because they supported Israel, stating she would never work for a “Zionist” again, even if it meant the end of her career.
In her TikTok videos, Abdallah has referred to Hamas as “freedom fighters that America has just coined as terrorists,” indicating her support for the group in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. She expressed her frustration with Hollywood’s alleged Zionist control and criticized her former management for supporting Israel. Abdallah clarified her stance, stating that she left her management because they supported Israel, not because they condemned Hamas. She emphasized that her criticism was directed at Zionism and not at Jewish people, explaining that her manager and several colleagues were not Jewish but Christian. Abdallah argued that Zionists often manipulate and weaponize terms like “antisemitic” to discredit Palestinians who speak out against Israeli policies.
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