Palestinian journalist Rula Jebreal calls Hakeem Jeffries an ‘AIPAC monkey’ – claims she didn’t mean it in a ‘racist way’ 

During a heated exchange on Wajahat Ali’s “The Left Hook” podcast, commentator Ayman Jebreal dropped a racial slur while defending his pro‑Israel stance and rebuking accusations that he was merely a mouthpiece for the American Israeli Public Affairs Committee. The incident erupted after Ali, a left‑leaning host, criticized Jebreal’s support for Israel and suggested his views were shaped by AIPAC’s influence, prompting the vulgar retort. The outburst has sparked a broader debate about the limits of political discourse, the role of identity politics in discussions about the Middle East, and the fallout for both the podcast and Jebreal’s reputation. Media outlets and social platforms are now dissecting the remarks, with many calling for accountability while others defend the provocation as a symptom of a polarized political climate.

Jebreal used the racial epithet during an appearance on lefty commentator Wajahat Ali’s “The Left Hook” podcast, as she criticized the black Democrat’s support for Israel and accused him of doing the bidding of the American Israeli Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC).