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    AIPAC President’s Home Attacked by Protesters

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    What Happened

    Protesters targeted the home of AIPAC president Michael Tuchin in Los Angeles, unleashing smoke bombs, defacing his property with red paint, and accusing him of complicity in violence against Palestinians.

    Why It Matters

    The incident reflects the increasingly hostile environment facing Jewish community leaders and organizations, amid a broader surge in antisemitic incidents across the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

    Details of the Incident

    Demonstrators outside Tuchin’s residence labeled him a “baby killer” and simulated casualties of Israeli actions in Gaza by throwing objects designed to look like babies. The confrontation escalated until law enforcement intervened.

    The Larger Context

    This attack comes against the backdrop of a spike in antisemitic actions, including the desecration of 85 Jewish graves in Belgium. Security officials warn of a rise in extremist recruitment and the potential for increased attacks on Jewish and Western targets.

    Concerns Over Rising Antisemitism

    Vandalism at the Jewish cemetery in Belgium and the defacing of graves have raised alarm bells about the erasure of Jewish identity and heritage, sparking widespread condemnation from Jewish organizations.

    Looking Ahead

    Authorities and Jewish community leaders are on high alert, with a focus on preventing further incidents and protecting vulnerable sites and individuals from antisemitic violence and harassment.

    This story was first published on ynetnews.

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