Key Facts
Type
Person
Sector
ngo
Industry
Not specified
Status
Draft
Country
South Africa
Nationality
South African
Birth Date
Not specified
Death Date
Not specified
Sex
Not specified
Email
info@drlatib.com
Phone
+61450531786
Also Known As
F. OsmanOsmanFiroz
Tags
medical doctorauthorpolitical commentatorpro-Palestinian activist
Overall Confidence
84%
Internal Notes
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Career & Education
Positions
Executive Member
Media Review Network
- Present
Medical Doctor
Education
No education added
About
Dr. Firoz Osman is a South African medical doctor, advocate, and prominent commentator on Palestinian rights, social justice, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Zionism, and Islamophobia. As a co-founder and executive member of the Johannesburg-based Media Review Network (MRN), he frequently delivers speeches, khutbahs (Islamic sermons), and writings critiquing Zionist apartheid and Western narratives on Palestine, including articles on Nakba Day and Gaza published in outlets like Middle East Monitor. He co-authored the book 'Why Israel? The Anatomy of Zionist Apartheid – A South African Perspective' with Suraya Dadoo, published around 2013-2015, drawing parallels between Israeli policies and South African apartheid.
Key Relationships
Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD)
targeted
FDD specifically targeted Firoz Osman, alleging that his 2024 meeting with Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Türkiye demonstrates illicit ties and calling for U.S. Treasury investigation.
Since 2024
Recent Events
Targeted: Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) → Firoz Osman
FDD specifically targeted Firoz Osman, alleging that his 2024 meeting with Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Türkiye demonstrates illicit ties and calling for U.S. Treasury investigation.
1/1/2024
Co-authored 'Why Israel? The Anatomy of Zionist Apartheid – A South African Perspective'
Co-authored the book with Suraya Dadoo, drawing parallels between Israeli policies and South African apartheid
1/1/2013