American Hurls Antisemitic Slurs at Israeli in Manila Airport, Sparks Violent Fight

On August 6, 2026, a violent altercation broke out at Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila between Kent Scott Lee, a 54-year-old American, and Noam Shimon Rosenberg, a 37-year-old Israeli. The incident occurred in the domestic departure waiting area as both men awaited flights to Cebu. Lee reportedly shouted antisemitic insults at Rosenberg, including calling him a "baby killer" and declaring "Hitler was right," even lamenting that Hitler did not finish killing the Jews.

Rosenberg responded physically after enduring the hateful remarks, reportedly kicking Lee's luggage and striking him, which escalated into a fistfight. The scuffle caused damage to a marble table near a food stall before airport police intervened to stop the confrontation. Both men were detained and taken to Pasay General Hospital for medical evaluation.

Despite being the victim of severe neo-Nazi hate speech, Rosenberg also faced legal consequences. The following day, both men were brought before the Pasay City Prosecutor's Office on charges of disturbing the peace under local law. The incident highlights a rare but serious case of antisemitism in a Philippine international airport and the ensuing legal complexities for both parties involved.