At a rally marking International Quds Day in Seattle, a speaker linked to pro-PFLP networks openly praised Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and Iran, while calling for escalatory “direct action” against major American corporations.
The event took place on March 13, 2026, at Seattle’s Pike Place Market under the theme “Hands Off Iran.” A representative of the group Nidal Seattle described Iran as an “unwavering champion” of the Palestinian cause and voiced support for armed “resistance.” The speaker referred to Yahya Sinwar as “our martyred leader,” declaring that the conflict represents “a jihad of victory or martyrdom.”
The rhetoric intensified as the speaker targeted US-based companies, including Microsoft, Amazon, and Boeing, accusing them of supporting Israel and urging activists to take action to disrupt their operations. He called for ending “business as usual in the heart of the imperial core” and shutting down what he described as the “war machine.”
The speech echoed broader messaging tied to International Quds Day demonstrations, framing the moment as part of a global struggle and calling for continued mobilization until the elimination of Israel and what was described as “colonialism.”
