A group of pro-Palestinian protesters who spewed hateful threats at a Jewish-owned falafel shop in Philadelphia have been put on notice by Pennsylvania’s governor after their “blatant act of antisemitism”.
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s remarks came after dozens of angry protesters marched on Goldie’s — an Israeli-style falafel spot located in Center City — on Sunday night, surrounding the store chanting, “Goldie, Goldie, you can’t hide, we’re charging you. with genocide.”
Shapiro shared a video of the mob condemning their brazen threats.
“Tonight in Philly, we saw a blatant act of antisemitism – not a peaceful protest,” Shapiro posted at X, formerly Twitter.
“A restaurant was targeted and mobbed because the owner is Jewish and Israeli. This hatred and bigotry is reminiscent of a dark time in history.”
The Philadelphia chain is owned by Mike Solomonov, an Israeli-born citizen who grew up in Pittsburgh, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Tonight in Philly, we saw a blatant act of antisemitism — not a peaceful protest.
A restaurant was targeted and mobbed because the owner was Jewish and Israeli. This hatred and bigotry is reminiscent of a dark time in history. https://t.co/WS2guahnsQ
— Governor Josh Shapiro (@GovernorShapiro) December 4, 2023
Shapiro said he had been “communicating” with Solomonov following the terrifying scene, saying he and his wife Lori “can’t wait to break the fast there with them again soon.”
Other Pennsylvania politicians joined Shapiro in calling out the group’s antisemitic chants.
“I can’t believe I have to say this but targeting businesses simply because they are Jewish is despicable. Philadelphia stands against this kind of harassment and hate,” Rep. Brendan Boyle posted on X.
Shapiro shared a video of the mob condemning their brazen threats. @thatJVG / X The Philadelphia Network is owned by Mike Solomonov, an Israeli-born citizen who grew up in Pittsburgh. Google Street View
“I support free speech but harassing business owners simply because they are Jewish is unacceptable and deeply anti-Semitic,” Center City incumbent Ben Waxman add.
“Protesters [sic] should leave this organization alone and focus on government officials who actually have the power to influence the situation in Israel and Gaza.”
Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Philadelphia on Sunday night to voice their support for Gaza while demanding a permanent ceasefire after Hamas terrorists and Israel failed to extend their ceasefire agreement on Friday.
Goldie’s owner Mike Solomonov was contacted by Governor Shapiro after protesters targeted his business. Getty Images
The protest was organized and led by the Philly Palestine Coalition, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Disruptors at the protest also allegedly tried to harass fans watching a Philadelphia Eagles game at a local bar, yelling, “While you’re watching, a bomb dropped.”
The group’s threat came the same day students at the nearby University of Pennsylvania called for an “intifada” — a violent uprising — against Israel.
U Penn – calling for an “intifada” because apparently for them, the 1000+ Jews who died on October 7th was not enough.
Board Chairman Scott Bok must step down. President Liz Magill must step down.
Enough is enough. pic.twitter.com/hV5S4lszeC
— StopAntisemitism (@StopAntisemites) December 4, 2023
Clip shared by @Stop Antisemitism on X shows hundreds of protesters marching on the campus of an Ivy League institution, chanting “Intifada revolution.”
During the march, protesters accused Penn, Drexel University, and Swarthmore College of complicity in the ongoing war between Hamas and Israel, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
The original Intifada was the name given to the Palestinian uprising against the Israeli occupation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip, which began in 1987.
On Sunday night, hundreds of protesters marched on the campus of the Ivy League institution, chanting “Intifada revolution.” @ChayaRaichik10 / X Protesters accuse Penn of complicity in the ongoing war between Hamas and Israel. @ChayaRaichik10 / X
The University of Pennsylvania has been criticized by critics since the October 7 attack on Isreal by Hamas terrorists for their lack of response to the rampant antisemitism occurring on their campuses.
In mid-November, anti-Jewish slogans were projected onto three school buildings.
“From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free,” read a message lit up in the John M Huntsman hall.
“Zionism is racism,” others declared.
“Penn is funding the Palestinian genocide,” said a third.
UPenn President Liz Magill said a “full investigation” had been launched following the “vile and antisemitic message” projected on the building and that the University would pursue the matter “to the fullest extent and take swift action in accordance with our policy.”
The school has since increased security on campus and contacted the FBI after several reports of threats against Jewish students.
Despite UPenn’s efforts, Jewish students at the University told The Post in November that the atmosphere on campus was “very scary,” with one claiming that Jewish students were constantly harassed on campus and subjected to chants of support for Hamas terrorism.
A light show on campus flashes hateful messages on buildings that support Palestine. Free Penn University Police notified the FBI of a potential hate crime and are investigating the threat. Penn Free Police
The prestigious university is now facing a civil rights complaint because it is accused of being a “magnet for anti-Semitism.”
The Brandeis Center, a nonprofit civil rights organization, said it filed a complaint against UPenn with the Office of Civil Rights at the US Department of Education for allowing “its campus to become a hostile environment for its Jewish students and a magnet for anti-Semitism.”
The complaint “obtained immediate and specific action to address increased discrimination and harassment against Jews in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,” a statement from the human rights nonprofit read.
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