Protest Against Jewish-Owned Businesses in Philadelphia on Kristallnacht Anniversary

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Pro-Palestinian organizations in Philadelphia announced a bicycle protest against Jewish- and Israeli-owned businesses, on the eve of the anniversary of Kristallnacht. The activists said the protest includes six restaurants owned by Jews and Israelis, including "Hudra Burger", owned by Yehuda Sichel, grandson of Holocaust survivors.

Mayor Cherelle Parker condemned the targeting of businesses based on the identity of their owners, and said there is no place for this in the city. The city's attorney general warned against antisemitic discrimination. The local Jewish community prepared to support the businesses, and the protest took place on the eve of the 88th anniversary of Kristallnacht.

Hundreds of members of the Israeli-American community arrived at the site, bought products and waved Israeli flags. Dozens of masked motorcyclists held the protest, and according to the reported developments, the protest ended earlier than expected after they encountered supporters of the businesses.