One Year After Wadee Alfayoumi's Tragic Death, Calls to Combat Hate Intensify

Leaders and communities commemorate the 6-year-old's life while urging action against rising hate crimes in the U.S.

Wadee Alfayoumi, a 6-year-old Palestinian American, was killed in a hate crime by his family's landlord in Plainfield, Illinois, on October 14, 2023.
The attack, which also injured Wadee's mother, has been linked to radicalization from conservative media following a Hamas attack in Israel.
President Biden and Vice President Harris have reiterated their commitment to fighting hate crimes, emphasizing the need for unity and understanding across communities.
The Biden administration is developing a National Strategy to Counter Islamophobia and Hatred Against Arabs, aiming to address and prevent such violence.
Community leaders and organizations continue to honor Wadee's memory through memorials and advocacy, highlighting the broader issue of anti-Palestinian and anti-Muslim sentiment.