Ms. Rachel Targeted by Pro-Israel Group for Her Gaza Support
- Publish date: Wednesday، 09 April 2025 Last update: Saturday، 12 April 2025
Renowned American children's educator Rachel Griffin Accurso, popularly known as Ms. Rachel, has recently faced intense criticism from the pro-Israel organization StopAntisemitism.
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The group accused her of disseminating "Hamas propaganda" due to her vocal support for delivering humanitarian aid to Palestinian children in Gaza.
StopAntisemitism, a U.S.-based right-wing organization known for its aggressive campaigns against critics of Israel, has urged U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate Ms. Rachel. They question whether she is being compensated for her pro-Gaza content and suggest potential violations of the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), a statute typically used to monitor foreign lobbying activities.
The organization's director, Liora Rez, alleges that Ms. Rachel has been integrating "Hamas-like propagated images and stories" into her material and claims she has neglected the suffering of Israeli victims and children.
In response, Ms. Rachel has expressed profound distress over the backlash.
In an emotional video posted on TikTok, she stated, "The bullying is so bad... Saying I don't care about all kids, it just hurts so bad. That's who I am." She emphasized her deep concern for all children, regardless of nationality or religion, adding, "I care deeply for all children. Palestinian children, Israeli children, children in the US—Muslim, Jewish, Christian children—all children, in every country. Not one is excluded."
Ms. Rachel's advocacy has garnered significant support from many who commend her dedication to children's welfare. She successfully raised $50,000 in partnership with Cameo for Save the Children's emergency fund, aiming to assist children in conflict zones such as Gaza, Sudan, Ukraine, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Despite the criticism, Ms. Rachel remains steadfast in her mission to support children affected by conflict, embodying her commitment to the well-being of all young lives.
