"Former Obama Adviser Arrested for Islamophobic Harassment of NYC Halal Cart Vendor"

Former State Department official Stuart Seldowitz has been arrested after a video captured him verbally harassing a Muslim street vendor in New York City, making Islamophobic remarks and expressing support for the killing of Palestinian children in Gaza. Seldowitz, who previously served in the US State Department's Office of Israel and Palestinian Affairs, has been charged with aggravated harassment, hate crime stalking, and stalking causing fear. The incident has sparked outrage and prompted New Yorkers to rally in support of the vendor, denouncing anti-Muslim hate.