Philly DSA decries backlash over boycott targeting Jewish eateries
PHILADELPHIA 'BOYCOTT RIDE' TARGETING JEWISH BUSINESSES DRAWS CONDEMNATION FROM CITY, STATE LEADERSHIP On the day of the boycott, Philly DSA attacked elected officials' statements, calling them "bad-faith" and "dangerous" for accusing critics of antisemitism.
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- Several Jewish and pro-Israel organizations, including the Israeli-American Council (IAC), also spoke out in defense of the targeted restaurants and encouraged others to do the same.
- In a comment to Fox News Digital, Philly DSA stood by its original statement.
- On Sunday, hundreds of Jewish and pro-Israel community members turned out to oppose the demonstration, with heated exchanges unfolding across several city blocks.
Philly DSA emphasized that it was not antisemitic and rejected the framing of protests like the boycott as such.
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- "Jewish businesses and shops belong in Philadelphia: challenges to the violence of Zionist ideology do not dull this commitment to Jewish safety and belonging.
- Dozens of diners also lined up outside the targeted restaurants in a show of solidarity with the Jewish-owned businesses.
- DSA stands up and fights back against antisemitism, as we do for the dignity of all working people," the statement read.
- Shapiro spokesperson Rosie Lapowsky referred to a previous statement released by the governor's office on the boycott.
- "The Shapiro Administration is aware of this planned protest and the Pennsylvania State Police is engaged with our local partners to ensure the safety and well-being of our neighbors in Philadelphia, Lapowsky said last week.
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