Tragic Attack on Muslim Boy and Mother Exposes Rising Intolerance

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The mother of a 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy, Wadea Al-Fayoume, who was allegedly stabbed to death by their landlord in Chicago, shared her son's last words on Facebook while being treated for her own critical injuries. The landlord, Joseph Czuba, reportedly shouted, "You Muslims must die!" during the attack. The mother posted tributes and videos of her son, describing him as an angel. Prosecutors revealed that Czuba had been listening to talk radio coverage of violence in Israel and believed his Muslim tenants were going to harm him. Czuba appeared in court and will remain in custody until his next court date on October 30.
- Critically wounded mom of Muslim boy allegedly killed by landlord posted tributes hours after attack New York Post
- Palestinian-American boy fatally stabbed near Chicago had celebrated his 6th birthday just 8 days earlier CNN
- 6-year-old Muslim boy killed, woman stabbed after she urged landlord to 'pray for peace' WHAS11
- Local mosque speaks out against hate crimes in Illinois WIFR
- Editorial: The killing of Wadea Al-Fayoume shows anguish in Middle East threatens tolerance at home Chicago Tribune
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