Some New York City residents witnessed an incident that has caused an online uproar as a woman was captured on camera tearing down posters of kidnapped Israelis.
The woman in question is identified as Francesca Martinez-Greenberg, who reportedly works as a graphic and UX designer in the city and is affiliated with the Center on National Security at Fordham Law.
Martinez-Greenberg’s actions, caught on camera and shared widely on social media, led to a strong reaction from various online users.
One commenter questioned her actions, saying, “Francesca has some attitude on her, what did those people ever do to her?”
Another called for her deportation, saying: “Deport her. She deserves no place in society, and certainly not in this country.”
Additionally, one Twitter user expressed a hope that consequences would follow her actions, suggesting that her employer should take notice, tweeting: “I hope her boss sees this and there are consequences for her actions. Follow if you agree!”
While some online users mentioned her employment at CNS Fordham Law, it appears her LinkedIn account is no longer accessible. (Here’s her archived LinkedIn account).
The incident involving Martinez-Greenberg highlights the ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza, which has resulted in the tragic loss of thousands of lives.
This incident has triggered a broader discussion about the appropriateness of various forms of protest during times of global instability.
The prolonged war between Israel and Hamas has also seen a surge in antisemitic incidents, affecting Jewish communities worldwide.
Heidi Beirich, co-founder of the Global Project Against Hate and Extremism, has observed an alarming rise in hate crimes in the Middle East during times of crisis.
Furthermore, tensions have escalated globally since Israel responded to Hamas’ terror strikes on October 7.
In this context, incidents of antisemitism against American Jews have seen a significant increase, with the regional director of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) in Michigan, Carolyn Normandin, noting a surge in cases in her state.
The ADL has reported a staggering 388% increase in antisemitic incidents across the United States compared to the same period in the previous year, according to recent reports.
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