“Baby murderer, Hitler was right”: Fists at the airport in the Philippines
Noam, a 37-year-old Israeli, punched a 54-year-old American after he claims he heard him say: “It’s a pity Hitler didn’t finish killing the Jews.” The American claimed: The Israeli attacked without any provocation from me.…
Assessment
An Israeli passenger punches an American at a Philippine airport after allegedly hearing an antisemitic remark about Hitler. The competing claims of provocation versus unprovoked assault will determine how local authorities treat the incident. The investigation and potential charges could set a precedent for how airport security handles confrontations rooted in hate speech.