from:	Now! <bringkfirhome@gmail.com>
to:	president@umbc.edu,
Now! <bringkfirhome@gmail.com>
date:	Sep 29, 2024, 12:19 PM
subject:	October 7

Dear President Ashby,

I was saddened to learn about an anti-Semitic incident involving UMBC Jewish students
last weekend. As we approach the first anniversary of the October 7 Hamas massacre
many around the world prepare to remember and express their sympathy for the victims.
I'm sure that joining the upcoming events will help UMBC overcome the alarming surge
of antisemitism on college campuses.

In a heartwarming show of solidarity, Berlin's iconic Brandenburg Gate was illuminated
in the colors of the Israeli flag right after the deadly October 7 attack by Hamas on
Israel. A clip (http://www.what-in.store/231007/doc/710_2024_09_19-ANGLIT.mp4) that 
tells a brief story of some of the victims is available for free distribution. Displaying
the clip for a day on UMBC large outdoor screens will be a great way to honor the
memory of the victims, and provide the UMBC community with much-needed visual education.

As you know Hamas targeted individuals from over 40 different nationalities during its
attacks in Israel, including US citizens. There is a new Hamas victim not included in
the clip. Her name is Islam Hejazy, she used to work as a Gaza program manager at HEAL
Palestine, a charitable organization working to medically support the Gaza Strip. On
September 26, 2024, just three days ago, Hamas terrorists killed Islam Hijazi after she
refused to hand charity funds she collected over to the terror group. You can read more
about this story at
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/gunmen-shoot-kill-aid-worker-gaza-charity-family-say-2024-09-27/.

Islam Hejazy, a young mother of two small children, dared to stand up to an armed
terrorist gang. UMBC should have enough courage to honor her and other terror victims'
memories. For your convenience, Islam's picture is attached.

With best regards,

Jacob Kogan