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Fox News
07-08-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
FBI investigating 'horrific antisemitic attack' on American who served in Israeli army
The FBI is investigating a "horrific antisemitic attack" that happened in Clayton, Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis. The target of the attack was an American citizen who served with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Just after 3 a.m. on Aug. 5, officers from the Clayton Police Department (CPD) arrived at the scene where three vehicles were set on fire outside the home of the unnamed American citizen. The words "DEATH TO THE IDF" were also spray-painted in the driveway. Officials are treating the incident as a hate crime and believe the fires were set intentionally. "Anyone who's going to make an attack on Jewish Americans, you can expect criminal charges, unlike the previous administration," Leo Terrell, who leads the DOJ Task Force to Combat Antisemitism, told Fox News. He later vowed on X that the Trump administration would ensure that "those who commit antisemitic hate crimes will be brought to justice. Zero tolerance for Jew hatred in America!" Clayton Mayor Bridget McAndrew condemned the attack on Tuesday, saying the city would "not tolerate harassment, intimidation, or violence based on someone's nationality, race, religion, or ideology." "The attack on a Jewish family in St. Louis is yet another example of politically and ideologically motivated violence that should concern everyone. Upon learning of the incident, the embassy alerted Senior Counsel to the Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights in the United States Department of Justice, Attorney Leo Terrell, who is aggressively implementing a policy of zero tolerance for anti-Israel violence and violent rhetoric," a spokesperson for the Israeli Embassy in D.C. told Fox News Digital. While hate crimes dropped slightly in 2024, according to FBI data, anti-Jewish hate crimes hit a new high. The bureau recorded 11,679 hate crime incidents in 2024 versus 11,862 in 2023. Even though Jews make up approximately 2% of the U.S. population, according to Pew research, FBI data indicates that 16% of all hate crimes and nearly 70% of all religion-based hate crimes were anti-Jewish. The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) also keeps track of antisemitic incidents, documenting a total of 9,354 in 2024, the highest number on record since it began tabulating in 1979. The difference between the ADL's and FBI's numbers is due to the ADL's inclusion of non-criminal acts, while the bureau only counts criminal incidents. The Trump administration has focused on combating rising antisemitism in the U.S. through its establishment of the task force led by Terrell. Additionally, the administration has worked to penalize universities that it says did not adequately handle antisemitism on their campuses.
New York Post
06-08-2025
- New York Post
American who served in IDF targeted in ‘hateful' antisemitic attack outside his Missouri home
An American who served with the Israel Defense Forces had his car torched and had 'Death to the IDF' scrawled outside his Missouri home in a sick antisemitic attack this week, officials said. Hateful vandals targeted the IDF veteran's home in St. Louis early Tuesday, according to the head of the Trump administration's antisemitism task force. Multiple cars were set on fire outside the home. 'Death to the IDF' was scrawled on the street outside the victim's home. First Alert 4 Graffiti scrawled on the road also accused the victim of being a murderer. The targeted attack unfolded soon after the IDF solder returned to his family home, task force head Leo Terrell wrote on X. 'I reviewed graphic footage of vehicles belonging to the family and their friends. The vehicles were set on fire and destroyed. Hateful graffiti outside the family's home accused him of being a murderer and called for death to the IDF,' he said. The veteran's car was also torched in the attack. First Alert 4 'I am outraged. Antisemitic violence has no place in America, not in St. Louis and not anywhere. We will pursue every avenue to bring the perpetrators to justice. If you commit antisemitic hate crimes, you will be caught. And you will be held accountable.'
Al Bawaba
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Bawaba
US to revoke Bob Vylan's visa after "Death to the IDF" chant at Glastonbury
Published June 30th, 2025 - 07:28 GMT ALBAWABA - British duo Bob Vylan has been the talk of social media amid their rebellious act at Glastonbury Festival, where they chanted "free Palestine" and "death to the IDF," due to the ongoing Israeli aggression on Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023. The live performance captured by the BBC flooded social media, sparking a wide variety of reactions from pro-Palestine and pro-Israel organizations and individuals. While many pro-Palestine activists praised Bob Vylan for their stance, pro-Israel organization 'StopAntisemitism' urged US authorities to revoke the British duo's visa to prevent them from performing at their upcoming concerts in America. Statement from Leo Terrell on Antisemitic Chants by Bob Vylan: Leo Terrell, Chair of the DOJ Task Force to Combat Antisemitism, strongly condemns the antisemitic chants made by Bob Vylan at the Glastonbury Festival. These abhorrent chants, which included calls for the death of… — Leo Terrell (@LeoTerrellDOJ) June 29, 2025 The post shared on X (formerly known as Twitter) caught the attention of US officials, including civil rights attorney Leo James Terrell and Congressman Randy Fine, who stated that they will do their best to revoke Bob Vylan's entry visa. StopAntisemitism wrote on X, "This antisemite must have his visa denied/rescinded - his hate is not welcome here," while tagging Fine and Terrell. Terrel later made a statement which read, "Leo Terrell, Chair of the DOJ Task Force to Combat Antisemitism, strongly condemns the antisemitic chants made by Bob Vylan at the Glastonbury Festival. These abhorrent chants, which included calls for the death of members of the Israeli Defense Forces, are abhorrent and have no place in any civil society." It added, "We understand that Mr. Vylan is planning to travel to the United States as part of the Inertia Tour. In response, Mr. Terrell's Task Force will be reaching out to the U.S. Department of State on Monday to determine what measures are available to address the situation and to prevent the promotion of violent antisemitic rhetoric in the United States." The statement tagged US President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and StopAntisemitism. A senior US senator revealed to The Daily Wire that they are "already looking at revocation" of the artists' visa, while referencing Donald Trump's "zero tolerance" policy towards individuals who "support terrorism." © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
Fox News
03-06-2025
- General
- Fox News
Holocaust survivor among victims in Boulder, Colorado terror attack
One victim from the Boulder, Colorado, terror attack is a Holocaust survivor, according to a government official. Eight people were injured on Sunday, with one in critical condition, after Mohamed Sabry Soliman allegedly targeted a pro-Israel peaceful protest aimed at advocating for the release of Hamas hostages. Police said they received reports of a man who was setting people on fire. Leo Terrell, senior counsel for the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice, said in a post on X that one of the victims is a Holocaust survivor. "One of the victims of the Boulder attack was a Holocaust survivor. She endured the worst evil in human history. She came to America seeking safety," Terrell said. "And now, decades later, she's victimized again by a terrorist screaming 'Free Palestine.' The same slogan another terrorist just screamed when murdering Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim on May 21." "The attack on this survivor reminds me of the horror of October 7, when Holocaust survivors were murdered and dragged away by Hamas terrorists in Israel," he added. Soliman was charged with murder in the first degree – deliberation with intent - criminal attempt; murder in the first degree – extreme indifference - criminal attempt; crimes against at-risk adults/elderly; first-degree assault – non-family; first-degree assault – heat of passion; criminal attempt to commit class one and class two felonies; and use of explosives or incendiary devices during felony. He was booked into jail on Sunday where he remains on a $10 million bond. The alleged attack happened on Sunday during a gathering held by pro-Israel group "Run for Their Lives." During the attack, Soliman was allegedly heard yelling, "Free Palestine." According to sources who spoke with Fox News, Soliman was in the United States illegally and is an Egyptian national. The sources said Soliman first entered the U.S. on Aug. 27, 2022 on a B1/B2 non-immigrant, visa that expired on Feb. 26, 2023, but he didn't leave. Soliman filed a claim with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services on March 29, 2023, which authorized him to work through March 2025. FBI director Kash Patel has described the incident as a terror attack. "We are aware of and fully investigating a targeted terror attack in Boulder, Colorado," FBI director Kash Patel said. "Our agents and local law enforcement are on the scene already, and we will share updates as more information becomes available."
Fox News
02-06-2025
- General
- Fox News
Holocaust survivor among victims in Boulder, Colorado suspected terror attack
One victim from the Boulder, Colorado, suspected terror attack is a Holocaust survivor, according to a government official. Eight people were injured on Sunday, with one in critical condition, after Mohamed Sabry Soliman allegedly targeted a pro-Israel peaceful protest aimed at advocating for the release of Hamas hostages. Police said they received reports of a man who was setting people on fire. Leo Terrell, senior counsel for the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice, said in a post on X that one of the victims is a Holocaust survivor. "One of the victims of the Boulder attack was a Holocaust survivor. She endured the worst evil in human history. She came to America seeking safety," Terrell said. "And now, decades later, she's victimized again by a terrorist screaming 'Free Palestine.' The same slogan another terrorist just screamed when murdering Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim on May 21." "The attack on this survivor reminds me of the horror of October 7, when Holocaust survivors were murdered and dragged away by Hamas terrorists in Israel," he added. Soliman was charged with murder in the first degree – deliberation with intent; murder in the first degree – extreme indifference; crimes against at-risk adults/elderly; first-degree assault – non-family; first-degree assault – heat of passion; criminal attempt to commit class one and class two felonies; and use of explosives or incendiary devices during felony. He was booked into jail on Sunday where he remains on a $10 million bond. The alleged attack happened on Sunday during a gathering held by pro-Israel group "Run for Their Lives." During the attack, Soliman was allegedly heard yelling, "Free Palestine." According to sources who spoke with Fox News, Soliman was in the United States illegally and is an Egyptian national. The sources said Soliman first entered the U.S. on Aug. 27, 2022 on a B1/B2 non-immigrant, visa that expired on Feb. 26, 2023, but he didn't leave. Soliman filed a claim with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services on March 29, 2023, which authorized him to work through March 2025. FBI director Kash Patel has described the incident as a terror attack. "We are aware of and fully investigating a targeted terror attack in Boulder, Colorado," FBI director Kash Patel said. "Our agents and local law enforcement are on the scene already, and we will share updates as more information becomes available."
