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HATE CRIME: Two Israeli Americans BEATEN for Speaking Hebrew at California Restaurant

Gary FranchiMarch 12, 2026239 views
HATE CRIME: Two Israeli Americans BEATEN for Speaking Hebrew at California Restaurant
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Two Israeli Americans were savagely beaten outside a San Jose restaurant in what authorities are investigating as an antisemitic hate crime, marking yet another disturbing escalation in anti-Jewish violence plaguing Democrat-controlled California.

The brutal assault occurred when the victims were simply speaking Hebrew to each other outside the establishment, according to reports. Video footage of the attack shows the shocking level of violence directed at these men for nothing more than their Jewish identity and language.

This is the America that four years of Biden-era policies created – where speaking Hebrew in public can get you beaten unconscious on the streets of California. The radical left's relentless demonization of Israel and Jewish Americans has created a climate where antisemitic violence is becoming commonplace in blue cities across the nation.

California's Antisemitism Crisis

California has become ground zero for anti-Jewish hatred in America, with attacks skyrocketing under liberal leadership that consistently coddles pro-Hamas agitators while turning a blind eye to rising antisemitism. From college campuses to city streets, Jewish Americans are under siege in the Golden State.

Where is Governor Gavin Newsom's outrage? Where are the Democrat politicians who claim to stand against hate? Their deafening silence speaks volumes about their true priorities – and protecting Jewish Americans clearly isn't one of them.

The Biden administration's anti-Israel policies emboldened antisemites nationwide, creating the toxic environment that made attacks like this inevitable.

President Trump has consistently stood as Israel's strongest ally and has zero tolerance for antisemitic violence on American soil. His administration's unwavering support for Jewish communities and Israel sends a clear message that hate crimes against Jewish Americans will face the full force of federal law enforcement.

How many more Jewish Americans must be beaten in the streets before California Democrats admit their soft-on-crime, anti-Israel policies are fueling this violence? Patriots across America are watching – and we won't forget which politicians enabled this hatred to flourish.

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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FaithAndFamilyVerifiedjust now
Absolutely horrific! Standing with our Jewish brothers and sisters.
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PatriotMom2024Verifiedjust now
This is absolutely disgusting. The fact that people can't even speak their native language in America without being attacked shows how far we've fallen.
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FreeSpeechDefenderVerifiedjust now
Exactly! This country was built on freedom and tolerance, not this kind of hatred.
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HistoryTeacherVerifiedjust now
This is exactly the kind of antisemitic violence we've seen rising across college campuses and now it's spreading to restaurants. When will enough be enough?
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TaxpayerFirstVerifiedjust now
Were the attackers arrested? What charges are being filed?
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LawAndOrder2024Verifiedjust now
That's what I want to know too. This needs to be prosecuted to the fullest extent.
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VeteranDadVerifiedjust now
I served this country for 20 years and this breaks my heart. My grandfather escaped persecution in Europe only to see this happening here now.
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CaliforniaConservativeVerifiedjust now
I live about 30 minutes from where this happened and I'm honestly not surprised given the climate here lately. It's getting scary to express any support for Israel publicly.
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ConservativeVoiceVerifiedjust now
Where's the media outrage? If this was any other group it would be front page news everywhere.
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MediaWatchdogVerifiedjust now
You're absolutely right. The double standard is incredible.
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SmallBizOwnerVerifiedjust now
Praying for these victims and their families. No one should fear violence for their heritage or language.