As the founder and general partner of D.F.A. Capital, I feel compelled to speak out on the recent actions taken by Hamas in Israel. These actions have resulted in the loss of innocent lives and have escalated tensions in a region already fraught with conflict.
Our Team's Diversity and Shared Values
Our team at D.F.A. Capital is a diverse group, built by individuals of both Islamic and Jewish faiths. We are proud of the work we have done together, and it pains us deeply to see such acts of violence and terror affecting communities that we hold dear. This is especially painful for me personally, as when I founded D.F.A. Capital, I made a conscious effort to build a team that was partly based in Cairo, Egypt. From March to December of 2022, we had a team of 12 contractors based there, and the relationships we built are ones that we value deeply.
Personal Ties and the Gravity of the Situation
I have personal ties to Israel, including family members who live there and long-standing relationships with the Israeli community, both in the U.S. and in Israel. I visited Israel myself at the very end of Intifada II, and I have had family members, albeit fortunately very few, who perished in the Holocaust. The recent actions by Hamas are not just an attack on a country; they are an attack on people I know and care about, as well as an affront to the memories of those who suffered in the past.
Our Commitments
1. Minimizing Civilian Loss: We believe that the lives of Israeli, Palestinian and Islamic people are sacred. The loss of civilian lives must be minimized at all costs.
2. Exposing Bad Actors: We will pursue, name, and out bad actors in the financial ecosystem who either distance themselves from Jews or back out of deals as a result of this war or because of anti-Semitism. We are dedicated to exposing these bad actors and anti-Semites.
While we understand that a call for an immediate cessation of violence may not be realistic given the complexities of the situation, we do hope for a quick and peaceful resolution to the hostage situation involving approximately 150 Jewish hostages held by Hamas.
We stand in solidarity with all those affected and will continue to advocate for peace and justice.
Thank you for sharing your perspective and taking such a clear and transparent position. It takes a strong, confident, and dynamic leader to do so.