Recently, on a Sunday, a video began circulating widely on the internet. The footage captured a protest outside Goldie, an Israeli-style falafel restaurant in Philadelphia. Given the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered outside the establishment, vocalizing anti-Israeli slogans. In the viral clip, chants such as “Goldie, Goldie, you can’t hide. We charge you with genocide” can be heard.
Moreover, protestors affixed signs reading “This is genocide” and “Free Palestine” on the restaurant’s door, as reported by news sources. The video quickly gained traction on various social media platforms, fueling a broader online discussion.
Protests outside Goldie, a Philadelphia sparks backlash
Simultaneously, the incident ignited a Twitter debate, with some labeling the protest as shameful and racist. Prominent Politicians like Josh Shapiro and John Fetterman condemned the protest, and even the White House characterized it as “a calling card of antisemitism.”
Goldie, a well-known restaurant located in the Center City of Philadelphia, found itself at the center of a pro-Palestinian demonstration. Reports indicate that protestors accused the jewish shop owner of complicity in the killing of Muslims in the Gaza Strip, prompted by the recent Israel-Hamas conflict.
The widely-viewed clip, with millions of clicks and views, has stirred allegations of promoting anti-jewish mindset within the country.
In addition, NBC Philadelphia reports that the restaurant is owned by businessman Steven Cook and the Jewish-American-Israeli chef James Beard. Award winner Michael Solomonov is also associated with the establishment, which is renowned as one of the city’s best eateries, offering delicacies such as tehina shakes, fresh-to-order falafel, and Israeli-style cuisine.
Goldie, a renowned restaurant in the Center City of Philadelphia witnessed a pro-Palestinian mob doing a protest in front of their doors. Protestors called the shop owner for the killing of Muslims in the Gaza Strip in the wake of the recent Israel-Hamas conflict.
The clip has so far generated millions of clicks and views. Many are calling it an act of promoting racism in the country.
As per NBC Philadelphia, the restaurant is owned by businessman Steven Cook, Jewish and American-Israeli chef James Beard and Award winner Michael Solomonov. The place is regarded as one of the best eateries in the city. Their delicacies include tehina shakes, fresh-to-order falafel and Israeli-style food.
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