Nurse Fired from NYU Langone Health for Speaking Out About Gaza Conflict and Genocide

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Jabr, who is Palestinian American, referred to the situation as a 'genocide' during her speech.
Nurse Hesen Jabr was fired from NYU Langone Health after making comments about the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza during an award speech.
Previous incidents involving NYU Langone employees discussing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on social media have also resulted in disciplinary action.
The hospital administration summoned Jabr for a meeting and terminated her employment following the incident.
Nurse Fired from NYU Langone Health for Speaking Out About Gaza Conflict and Genocide

A nurse named Hesen Jabr was terminated from NYU Langone Health after making a connection between the suffering of mothers in Gaza and her work during an award speech. The incident occurred on May 22, following the nurse's acceptance of a compassionate care award on May 7.

Jabr, who is Palestinian American, drew attention to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza and referred to it as a 'genocide.' Her comments were made during an event honoring her work with mothers who had lost their babies. The hospital administration took issue with her remarks and summoned Jabr for a meeting, where she was subsequently fired.

The nurse's termination follows previous incidents involving NYU Langone employees discussing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on social media. In November 2023, physician Zaki Masoud was removed from his residency program after reposting a message in support of Palestinian resistance on a private Instagram account. A petition to reinstate him gained over 100,000 signatures.

In the same month, the former director of NYU Langone Health's Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center was terminated after making social media posts related to the war in Gaza. The former director, Benjamin Neel, has since filed a lawsuit against the medical center alleging discrimination on religious grounds.

Jabr's speech during the award ceremony touched upon her personal connection to the situation and her desire to represent grieving mothers from both New York and Gaza. She stated that it pains her to see women in Gaza experiencing unimaginable losses, which she described as part of an ongoing genocide.

The termination of Hesen Jabr has sparked controversy and debate regarding freedom of speech and the role of employers in regulating employees' personal opinions. Some argue that the hospital should have allowed Jabr to express her views without fear of reprisal, while others believe that her comments were inappropriate for a professional setting.

Despite being fired, Hesen Jabr remains committed to advocating for compassion and understanding between people from different backgrounds. She continues to use social media as a platform to share her perspective and engage in dialogue with others.



Confidence

80%

Doubts
  • It is unclear if there were any other factors contributing to Jabr's termination beyond her comments about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
  • The article does not provide any specific evidence or quotes from the hospital administration regarding why Jabr's comments were considered inappropriate for a professional setting.

Sources

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  • Unique Points
    • >36,000< people have been killed in Gaza during the war that started with the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel
    • >80%< of Gaza's population has been displaced, and parts of the territory are experiencing famine according to U.N. officials
  • Accuracy
    • Approximately 36,000 people have been killed in Gaza during the war that started with the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.
    • 80% of Gaza’s population has been displaced, and parts of the territory are experiencing famine according to U.N. officials.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (80%)
    The author does not make any explicit logical fallacies in the article. However, the term 'genocide' is used by Hesen Jabr and critics in the article. While it is a valid assertion that many people believe Israel's military campaign in Gaza amounts to genocide, using such a loaded term can be inflammatory and divisive. Therefore, I am deducting 10 points from the score for potential inflammatory rhetoric.
    • It pains me to see the women from my country going through unimaginable losses themselves during the current genocide in Gaza.
    • Critics say Israel’s military campaign amounts to genocide, and the government of South Africa formally accused the country of genocide in January.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

47%

  • Unique Points
    • NYU Langone Health fired nurse Hesen Jabr after she called the Israel-Hamas war a 'genocide' in an acceptance speech.
    • Nurse Hesen Jabr identified herself as a Palestinian-American in her speech.
  • Accuracy
    • NYU Langone Health gave an award to nurse Hesen Jabr for compassionate care to mothers who had lost babies.
  • Deception (10%)
    The author, Joseph Goldstein, uses the term 'genocide' to describe the Israel-Hamas war without providing any evidence or context that would support this characterization. This is an example of emotional manipulation and sensationalism as it is intended to elicit a strong emotional response from readers without providing them with accurate information.
    • This award is deeply personal to me for those reasons.
    • It pains me to see the women from my country going through unimaginable losses themselves during the current genocide in Gaza.
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The author, Joseph Goldstein, makes an appeal to authority by reporting on the firing of a nurse named Hesen Jabr from NYU Langone Health after she called the Israel-Hamas war a 'genocide' in her acceptance speech for an award. However, he does not provide any evidence or context as to why this term is inaccurate or offensive, and therefore it does not constitute a fallacy. Instead, it is an opinion that can be held by individuals based on their interpretation of events and historical context.
    • NYU Langone Health fired a nurse named Hesen Jabr after she called the Israel-Hamas war a 'genocide' in her acceptance speech for an award.
  • Bias (0%)
    The author uses the term 'genocide' to describe the Israel-Hamas war, which is a loaded and biased term that can be seen as taking a side in the conflict. This use of language demonstrates religious and political bias.
    • “It pains me to see the women from my country going through unimaginable losses themselves during the current genocide in Gaza.”
    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication

    37%

    • Unique Points
      • NYU nurse Hesen Jabr was fired after making a speech decrying the situation in Gaza and using the term ‘genocide’ during Nurse’s Week.
    • Accuracy
      • NYU Langone Health fired Hesen Jabr following her speech due to her comments on the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel
      • A nurse named Hesen Jabr was fired from NYU Langone Health after referring to Israel’s war in Gaza as a ‘genocide’ during an award speech.
      • A labor nurse at NYU Langone Health named Hesen Jabr was terminated for speaking about the suffering of women in Gaza during a compassionate care award ceremony.
    • Deception (0%)
      The author, Danielle Wallace, uses the term 'genocide' to describe the situation in Gaza without providing any evidence or context that would support this characterization. This is an example of sensationalism and emotional manipulation as it is intended to elicit a strong emotional response from readers without providing them with accurate information.
      • A self-described 'Palestinian-American Muslim' nurse at New York University Langone Medical Center was fired after delivering a speech decrying the 'genocide in Gaza.'
      • Hesen Jabr was terminated following her speech about the 'genocide' in Gaza.
      • It pains me to see the women from my country going through unimaginable losses themselves during the current genocide in Gaza.
    • Fallacies (50%)
      The author uses inflammatory rhetoric by using the term 'genocide' without providing any evidence or context to support this claim. This is a loaded term that can be emotionally charged and divisive. The use of such language can be seen as an attempt to manipulate emotions rather than presenting facts.
      • A self-described Palestinian-American Muslim nurse at New York University Langone Medical Center was fired after delivering a speech decrying the genocide in Gaza.
    • Bias (0%)
      The author uses the term 'genocide in Gaza' without providing any context or evidence to support this claim. This is an example of biased language as it implies that a genocide is occurring in Gaza, which may not be the case.
      • 'As a Palestinian American Muslim woman in this country, I am proud to represent my mother’s and my grandmother’s upbringing through our tradition which obliges us to always hold space for warmth and compassion for all humans. It pains me to see the women from my country going through unimaginable losses themselves during the current genocide in Gaza,'
        • 'Hesen Jabr was warned in December, following a previous incident, not to bring her views on this divisive and charged issue into the workplace. She instead chose not to heed that at a recent employee recognition event that was widely attended by her colleagues, some of whom were upset after her comments. As a result, Jabr is no longer an NYU Langone employee.'
          • 'The pure psychological warfare NYU has waged on me as a nurse, Muslim, Palestinian, and woman, has only left me resolute.'
          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication

          56%

          • Unique Points
            • A nurse named Hesen Jabr was fired from NYU Langone Health after referring to Israel’s war in Gaza as a ‘genocide’ during an award speech.
            • Hesen Jabr drew a connection between her work and the suffering of mothers in Gaza during her speech.
          • Accuracy
            • NYU Langone Health fired Hesen Jabr following her speech due to her comments on the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel.
          • Deception (20%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Fallacies (85%)
            The author, Rob Quinn, makes an appeal to emotion by using the term 'genocide' in reference to the conflict in Gaza. This is an inflammatory and emotionally charged term that can be used to manipulate emotions rather than contribute to a rational discussion of the issue.
            • A nurse was fired by a New York City hospital after she referred to Israel’s war in Gaza as a ‘genocide’ during a speech accepting an award.
            • It pains me to see the women from my country going through unimaginable losses themselves during the current genocide in Gaza.
          • Bias (0%)
            The author uses the term 'genocide' to describe Israel's war in Gaza, which is a loaded and biased term. The author also makes no effort to provide context or nuance regarding the complex political situation in the Middle East.
            • 'It pains me to see the women from my country going through unimaginable losses themselves during the current genocide in Gaza,'
              • 'This award is deeply personal to me for those reasons.'
              • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication
              • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication

              68%

              • Unique Points
                • A labor nurse at NYU Langone Health named Hesen Jabr was terminated for speaking about the suffering of women in Gaza during a compassionate care award ceremony.
                • Jabr, who is a Palestinian American Muslim, made her comments on May 7 and was fired on May 22.
                • NYU Langone warned Jabr not to bring her views on the conflict into the workplace in December following a previous incident but she did so at a recent employee recognition event.
                • Jabr allegedly received a termination letter after being summoned to discuss how she had ‘offended people’ and ‘ruined the ceremony'
                • Two other NYU Langone employees, Zaki Masoud and Benjamin Neel, were previously terminated for social media posts related to the conflict in Gaza.
              • Accuracy
                • NYU Langone fired Hesen Jabr following her speech due to her comments on the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel.
                • Hesen Jabr, who is Palestinian American, drew a link between her work and the suffering of mothers in Gaza during her speech.
              • Deception (5%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication
              • Fallacies (80%)
                The author makes an appeal to emotion by describing the suffering of women in Gaza as a 'genocide' without providing any evidence or context. This is an inflammatory and emotionally charged term that goes beyond the facts presented in the article.
                • The labor nurse was terminated after she spoke about the suffering of women 'during the current genocide in Gaza'.
                • Jabr said she was allegedly 'dragged into' a meeting with administrators at the medical center to discuss how she had 'offended people' and 'ruined the ceremony' before receiving her termination letter. But in her Instagram post, she described herself as proud to represent her mother and grandmother’s upbringing through their traditions and customs, which oblige them to always hold space for warmth and compassion for all humans. 'This award is deeply personal to me for those reasons,' she said in a recording of her speech on Instagram. 'Even though I can’t hold their hands and comfort them as they grieve their unborn children and the children they have lost during this genocide.'
              • Bias (80%)
                The author expresses a clear bias towards the Palestinian cause by using the term 'genocide' to describe the situation in Gaza and stating that women are 'going through unimaginable losses'. This language is not objective and implies a strong emotional attachment to one side of the conflict.
                • it pains me to see the women from my country going through unimaginable losses
                  • This award is deeply personal to me for those reasons, even though I can't hold their hands and comfort them as they grieve their unborn children and the children they have lost during this genocide.
                    • women are going through unimaginable losses in the war in Gaza
                    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                      None Found At Time Of Publication
                    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                      None Found At Time Of Publication