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Israeli Influencer Maya Kay Faces Antisemitic Incident in Madrid Restaurant

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First reported by N12 · 2 hours ago

What happened

Israeli influencer Maya Kay encountered antisemitic harassment in a Madrid restaurant when a man repeatedly displayed a Palestinian flag on his phone towards her. She documented the incident on Instagram, underscoring the deliberate nature of the act. The event is part of a wider increase in antisemitic incidents across Europe.

01Israeli influencer Maya Kay faced antisemitic harassment in a Madrid restaurant while speaking Hebrew with her mother.
02A nearby man repeatedly showed a phone screen with the Palestinian flag aimed at them to send a clear message.
03Kay posted photos on Instagram, confirming the display was intentional, not accidental.
04They left the restaurant after finishing their meal, not immediately due to the harassment.
05As they exited, the man pressed his phone against the window to continue the intimidation.
06The incident reflects a broader rise in antisemitic acts across Europe since October 7 attacks.

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