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Mahmoud Musa, a Staten Island defendant, was sentenced to seven years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision for his role in the beating of a Jewish man in Times Square two years ago. The sentencing hearing in Manhattan state Supreme Court was chaotic, with tensions running high.
A Jewish man from New York City and a Hamas leader had maintained a secret backchannel for 17 years to help end conflicts between Israel and Hamas. Gershon Baskin, an Israeli peace activist, and Ghazi Hamad, the deputy foreign minister for Hamas, initially connected to secure the release of a kidnapped Israeli soldier. However, their friendship ended after Hamad publicly endorsed the October 7 attacks and called for more violence. Despite their differences, their communication had helped resolve several conflicts in the past.
A community college professor from Moorpark has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and battery causing serious bodily injury in the death of a Jewish man during protests over the Israel-Hamas war in Thousand Oaks. The charges do not include a hate crime, but authorities have not ruled it out. The professor, Loay Alnaji, pleaded not guilty and was released on bail. Conflicting witness statements and evidence have made the investigation challenging, and more evidence is needed to potentially charge Alnaji with a hate crime. The Jewish community believes a hate crime occurred, while witnesses claim it was a tragic accident.
CNN faced backlash and changed their headline after reporting on the arrest made in the death of a Jewish man at a protest in Los Angeles. The original headline was criticized for downplaying the incident, which involved the man falling and hitting his head during a confrontation with a pro-Palestinian protester. The updated headline now includes mention of the Israel-Hamas war. The Ventura County Sheriff's Department charged Loay Abdelfattah Alnaji with involuntary manslaughter, alleging that he caused the victim's fatal brain hemorrhage.
The Ventura County Sheriff's Office in California has stated that they do not have video footage of the "actual incident" that led to the fatal injury of a Jewish man during a pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian demonstration. Paul Kessler, 69, died after striking his head in a fall during an altercation with a suspect supporting Palestinians. The sheriff's office is actively investigating the case and is seeking any available video evidence. Conflicting witness accounts and the lack of footage make it difficult to determine the exact nature of the interaction between the two individuals. No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.
A witness claims that a pro-Palestinian protester "tried to bait" an elderly Jewish man before a fatal altercation at dueling rallies in California. The witness, who befriended the victim, stated that the suspect shouted in the man's face with a megaphone before punching him. Conflicting witness statements have prevented the arrest of the suspect, and investigators have not ruled out the possibility of a hate crime. The incident has raised concerns about rising antisemitism and the safety of Jewish communities.
California officials are seeking the public's assistance in investigating the death of a 69-year-old Jewish man, Paul Kessler, who suffered a fatal head injury during Israel-Hamas war protests in Thousand Oaks. Conflicting witness accounts make it unclear whether Kessler fell or was struck during a confrontation with a pro-Palestinian protester. The death is being investigated as a homicide, and authorities have not ruled out the possibility of a hate crime. Both Jewish and Muslim community leaders have condemned violence and called for patience as tensions rise amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
The suspect in the death of a Jewish man during dual pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian protests in California is cooperating with authorities, having called 911 to report the fall and waited at the scene to answer investigators' questions. The cause of Paul Kessler's death has been ruled as blunt force trauma to his head, and while it is unclear what transpired before he fell, his death has been classified as a homicide. Authorities are seeking video and photos from the public to aid in the investigation, and have not ruled out the involvement of other individuals. Increased patrols have been implemented around mosques and synagogues in response to the incident.
Authorities in Southern California are investigating the death of a Jewish man, Paul Kessler, who fell and struck his head during a confrontation with a pro-Palestinian demonstrator at a demonstration in Thousand Oaks. Conflicting witness accounts have made it unclear what led to the fall, and investigators have not ruled out the possibility of a hate crime. No arrests have been made, and officials are asking for video footage to aid in their investigation. Tensions have been escalating in the United States amid the Israel-Hamas war, and authorities are urging the public to refrain from spreading rumors or misinformation.
The death of a 69-year-old Jewish man during a clash between suburban protesters in Southern California is under investigation. The altercation occurred during dueling demonstrations in Thousand Oaks, and the cause of death was determined to be a blunt force injury to the back of the man's head. Authorities are investigating whether the death should be charged as a homicide and hate crime. Surveillance footage and witness statements have provided conflicting accounts of the incident, and no arrests have been made yet. The Jewish community is expressing fear and concern following recent instances of antisemitic crimes in the region.
An elderly Jewish man, Paul Kessler, has died from injuries sustained during an altercation with pro-Palestinian protesters at dueling Israeli-Palestinian protests in Southern California. The Ventura County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident as a possible hate crime. Conflicting witness statements and a lack of clear video evidence have made it difficult to determine the exact nature of the altercation. Authorities have identified a suspect but have not made any arrests. Both Jewish and Muslim groups are mourning Kessler's death and urging caution while awaiting the results of the investigation.
A 69-year-old Jewish man, Paul Kessler, died after suffering a head injury during an altercation between pro-Israel and pro-Palestine groups at a protest in Thousand Oaks, California. Witnesses have provided conflicting statements about the incident, and while a suspect has been identified, no arrests have been made. An autopsy determined Kessler's death was a result of a blunt force head injury, and the manner of death has been classified as a homicide. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are asking for any video or images of the incident. The incident has sparked mourning and concern within the Jewish community, with calls for a thorough investigation.
A 69-year-old Jewish man, Paul Kessler, died after suffering a head injury during an altercation at pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian demonstrations in Thousand Oaks, California. The incident is being investigated as a homicide, and the possibility of a hate crime has not been ruled out. The demonstrations were part of a series of protests across the US against Israel's retaliation for Hamas attacks. The Jewish Federation and the Council on American-Islamic Relations expressed condolences and called for restraint and unity. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are asking for the public's help in gathering information.
A 65-year-old Jewish man has died after being struck in the head by a megaphone wielded by a pro-Palestinian protestor at a rally in Thousand Oaks, California. The victim was transported to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. This incident marks the fourth major antisemitic crime in Los Angeles this year, prompting calls for safety and an end to violence against the Jewish community.