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Philadelphia Protests Over Boycott of Jewish Restaurants Turn Violent
Three people were arrested and two police officers lightly injured during clashes in Philadelphia on Sunday, November 8, between anti-Israel protesters and supporters of Jewish restaurants.
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What happened
- 01Three people were arrested and two police officers injured during clashes in Philadelphia on November 8.
- 02An anti-Israel protest called "Boycott Ride" targeted Jewish-owned restaurants in Philadelphia.
- 03Hundreds of supporters gathered to back the targeted restaurants, leading to confrontations.
- 04Organizers claimed the protest date, near Kristallnacht anniversary, was coincidental and denied antisemitism.
- 05Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker condemned the boycott.
- 06Organizers announced plans for another similar protest the following Sunday.
The "Boycott Ride" protest targeted restaurants owned by Israeli-American chef Michael Solomonov, accusing them of supporting Israel. Hundreds of supporters lined up at the restaurants, leading to confrontations. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker condemned the boycott, while organizers denied antisemitism and announced another protest.
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