Ibrahim Awad is an UNRWA Lebanon Teachers Union member and math teacher in Sidon. Awad’s neutrality violations include the following:
- Congratulated October 7th “martyrs” and deemed it a “beautiful” day to be remembered.
- Reveres Hamas spokesman Abu Obaida.
- Advocated for October 7th-style invasion at least since the May 2021 Israel/Hamas war.
In this photo, Awad appears with other members of the UNRWA Lebanon Teachers Union, suggesting that he is involved with the Union.
Awad Celebrates October 7th Hamas Attack
Awad joyfully celebrated the Hamas massacre of Jews on October 7th in a Facebook post, deeming it a “beautiful morning” because “we see the blossoms of shed blood” and calling to “remember this date very well and engrave it.” (October 7 2023).
On October 19, 2023, Awad also congratulated the “martyrs” with an image showing a Hamas fighter next to the map of Gaza and calling for “victory” in Gaza. (October 19, 2023).
Awad Reveres Hamas Spokesman Abu Obaida
In a May 20, 2021 post, Awad revered Hamas spokesman Abu Obaida, writing “There was a time when I said men, Who among us does not know him? By simply mentioning his name, you realize that Palestine is a beginning and the path to victory is near, God willing.” (May 20, 2021).
Awad Advocates for October 7th Style Invasion of Israel Since At Least 2021
Awad has been advocating for an October 7th-style invasion at least since the May of 2021 Israel/Hamas war. In a May 15, 2021 post he wrote, “Our Palestine will return, God willing, with the help of the brave mujahideen. The path to liberation has become known. This history [i.e., the Nakba] will become a thing of the past, God willing.” (May 15, 2021).
