Philly DSA Condemns Backlash to Boycott of 6 Jewish-Linked Restaurants

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Nov 10

Philly DSA said Sunday that official denunciations of a bike boycott targeting six Philadelphia restaurants amounted to "political repression of anti-Zionism," while stressing it did not organize or endorse the action.
The group accused leaders including Gov. Josh Shapiro, Mayor Cherelle Parker and Sen. John Fetterman of conflating anti-Zionism with antisemitism after they condemned the ride, which was promoted for the eve of Kristallnacht's anniversary.
Hundreds of Jewish and pro-Israel counterprotesters turned out Sunday across several city blocks, and diners lined up outside the targeted restaurants in a public show of support.
Shapiro's office stood by its earlier statement calling the protest "blatant antisemitism," while Jewish groups including the Israeli-American Council said publishing a list of Jewish-owned businesses evoked dangerous historical parallels.