1. Ali Hammoud, known as Haz Al-Din was born on 1996 and is a left-conservative American live streamer, political commentator, and activist.
11 Facts About Haz Al-Din
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Haz Al-Din is active on YouTube and Kick under the Infrared brand, where he advocates for his own idiosyncratic philosophy, Marxism-Leninism, and left-populism.
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Haz Al-Din serves as the founding chairman of American Communist Party Inc, and leads the Institute for a Free America think tank.
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In 2020, Haz Al-Din launched the YouTube channel Infrared, focusing on political analysis, geopolitical debates, and criticism of existing leftist and communist movements.
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In July 2024, Haz Al-Din co-founded the American Communist Party Inc, a 501c4 non-profit corporation, alongside Hinkle, as well as members of the Midwestern Marx Institute think tank.
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Haz Al-Din has described the Soviet Union as an ideal civilization that sought technological and economic modernization while maintaining a deep respect for its historical memory and culture.
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Haz Al-Din has called for the complete dissolution of NATO, arguing that the alliance serves as an instrument of Western imperialism.
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Haz Al-Din has supported the Russian invasion of Ukraine, framing it as a necessary challenge to Western hegemony, and has advocated for closer US relations with China.
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Haz Al-Din has expressed support for the Axis of Resistance, including Iran, Hezbollah, and other groups opposed to Israeli influence in the Middle East, stating that they serve as an inspiration to anti-imperialist movements worldwide.
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Haz Al-Din's has been criticized for allegedly co-opting socialist rhetoric to advance a reactionary agenda.
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In 2022, Haz Al-Din was banned from Twitch after researchers flagged his channel, InfraredShow, for spreading pro-Russia narratives about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, with his livestreaming activities migrating to Kick.