Antisemitism is hostility towards or prejudice against the Jewish people. Since biblical times, Jews experienced periods in which they were persecuted for refusing to adopt the religion and culture of the ruling societies in which they lived. The rise of Christianity and perception of Jews as rejectors of Jesus led to a rise in antisemitism.
This comes despite Mayor Spinette of Saint-Gilles claiming that “The information in our possession did not allow for a priori prohibition without jeopardizing freedom of expression.”
A nearby worker witnessed the altercation and antisemitic language and attempted to intervene, but was kicked and punched while trying to help the victim.
The event had already been relocated from its original Dallas venue after American, pro-Hamas, jihadist groups issued threats to “target” the Israel Summit.
Mamdani responded to the accusations of antisemitism he has received since the statement in a tearful address Wednesday, telling reporters, “It pains me to be called an antisemite.”
The comments on an op-ed penned by Cardoza-Moore in the Jerusalem Post in February of this year.
“The timing was not neutral. It followed the military confrontation and shifts in European positions on Israel. The message is clear, Jewish is political, and political is unacceptable."
The 'Solidarity of Iran rally' was organized by the socialist pro-Palestine Bronx Anti-Iran coalition, which called for support for "the brave Iranian and Palestinian people."
The owner of the tailoring business insists he has nothing to do with the post, stating his account was hacked.
“Every time there’s a rise in activity in the Middle East, antisemitism rises in this country – like clockwork," said Roberta Clark, executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council.
Authorities fear antisemitic attacks may come from a radicalized foreigner, a lone wolf from the Middle East, or anarchists and armed groups, according to a report by Mega.
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