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Former US Soldier Steals Israeli Flag in New York, Films Antisemitic Act

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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 11 hours ago

What happened

Michael Zomer, a former US soldier, was filmed stealing an Israeli flag from private property in New York and posting the act on Telegram. The antisemitism watchdog Stop Antisemitism condemned the premeditated hate crime and called for legal action, highlighting Zomer's ongoing antisemitic activities and receipt of veterans' benefits.

01Michael Zomer, ex-US soldier, stole an Israeli flag from private property in New York and filmed it.
02Zomer shares antisemitic content and neo-Nazi symbols on his Telegram channel.
03Stop Antisemitism says Zomer’s act was deliberate, not spontaneous vandalism.
04Despite his actions, Zomer reportedly still receives US veterans' benefits.
05The video gained tens of thousands of views and sparked calls for legal investigation.
06Public comments stressed the act qualifies as a serious hate crime, not just vandalism.

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