NEWARK, NJ — The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ) and the New Jersey chapter of American Muslims for Palestine (AMP-NJ) have voiced strong opposition to a forthcoming real estate event at a Teaneck synagogue.
The event, organized by “My Home in Israel Real Estate,” aims to sell land in Occupied Palestine and is scheduled for March 10. The groups are urging a federal investigation to prevent potentially illegal activities.
CAIR-NJ and AMP-NJ argue that the event could violate international law and have organized peaceful protests to express their disapproval. They emphasize the importance of adhering to legal guidelines during these demonstrations. Dina Sayedahmed, CAIR-NJ Communications Manager, criticized the use of a house of worship for promoting what she sees as illegal land sales, highlighting the opposition from both Muslim and Jewish communities in Teaneck.
The controversy touches on broader issues of international law and the ongoing conflict in Palestine. Both organizations have reached out to the New Jersey Attorney General’s office, seeking intervention. Wassim Kanaan, Chairperson of AMP-NJ, called for local and federal authorities to examine the event closely, reflecting the communities’ concern over Israel’s actions in Gaza and the West Bank.