Anti-Semitic Hate Crime in Brooklyn, New York
A man shouting 'free Palestine!' stabbed and wounded a religious Jew near the headquarters of the Chabad Lubavitch movement in Brooklyn, New York. The victim is expected to recover. The incident highlights the dangerous impact of anti-Semitic incitement and hate. There has been a surge in anti-Semitic attacks in the U.S.
Key Points
- Surge in anti-Semitic attacks in the U.S.
- Dangerous impact of anti-Semitic incitement and hate
- Perpetrator shouted 'Free Palestine' before stabbing
Pros
- Quick response by paramedics and community residents
- Perpetrator was detained by community until police arrived
Cons
- Victim could have been killed