In Brooklyn, the Israeli restaurant Miriam was vandalized with anti-Semitic messages, including slogans like "Genocide cuisine". Owner Rafael Hasid has opted to leave the graffiti intact as a statement against the hatred Jewish residents face. He expressed bewilderment at the anger directed towards his establishment, questioning the motivations behind it, particularly since he has been subjected to similar attacks before. By not cleaning the windows, Hasid aims to confront the community with the harsh realities of local anti-Semitism and provoke discussion around these issues.
The owner of Miriam, Rafael Hasid, chose to leave anti-Semitic graffiti visible to illustrate the hate Jewish residents face in Brooklyn.
Hasid expressed confusion over the anger directed at his restaurant, questioning why people would vandalize a place simply for being Israeli.
Despite past occurrences of vandalism and negative online feedback, Hasid remains defiant, aiming to spark awareness about anti-Semitic attitudes in the community.
The restaurant has been a target in the past, facing repeated aggression from anti-Israel activists, highlighting ongoing tensions in the area.
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