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FOX NewsNov 06, 2023
US Police Investigate Death of Jewish Man at Pro-Palestinian, Pro-Israel Rallies
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The Facts
Police in California are investigating the death of 69-year-old Paul Kessler, who died Monday after being injured in an altercation during simultaneous pro-Israel and pro-Palestine rallies on Sunday in Thousand Oaks, a community in the Los Angeles area.
Kessler was reportedly attending the pro-Israel counterprotest to the scheduled pro-Palestine rally in which he became involved in an altercation before falling backward and hitting his head on the ground. Videos posted on social media show Kessler lying on the ground in a pool of blood.
The Spin
Narrative A
This horrific assault and murder of an elderly Jewish man is beyond unacceptable. This incident shows that Hamas's murderous ideology and propaganda are contributing to a rising tide of antisemitism that's extremely problematic across the US and the Western world.
Narrative B
This is clearly a tragic incident, but one shouldn't jump to conclusions before local authorities release a definitive statement on the results of the investigation. With emotions so high, it's necessary to take a step back and assess all available evidence.