Amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, a duo from Beverly Hills, California have faced severe backlash on various social media platforms for doing a ‘Nazi salute’ during a pro-Israel rally. On 6 November, the non-profit organisation Stop Antisemitism shared a five-second-long video on X, formerly known as Twitter, in which an unidentified person was seen waving an Israeli flag, while the duo in a car were seen doing the ‘Nazi salute.’ According to media reports, one of them also shouted, “Heil Hitler.”
Beverly Hills, CA - car driving by a pro Israel rally yesterday stopped to shout “Heil Hitler” then proceeded to throw up a Nazi salute (caught on camera).
— StopAntisemitism (@StopAntisemites) November 6, 2023
Recognize them? DM us. pic.twitter.com/pX9U6N4NPU
Later, the individuals were identified as Stefany Neyra and Samim Haydari, who are the owners of the sports brand Juega Bonita.
UPDATE: this couple has been identified as Samim Haydari and Stefany Neyra. https://t.co/yUN5PZLoTR pic.twitter.com/ZtVAkVMawF
— StopAntisemitism (@StopAntisemites) November 7, 2023
Internet users expressed strong disapproval of their actions, with many wanting their identities to be made public, which ultimately happened. The criticism directed at them has continued to escalate since the video went viral.
They could have had such successful football careers. What a shame 🤷♂️
— Levi (@TheRealLevi___) November 7, 2023
Low class.
— Noah Kagan (@noahkagan) November 7, 2023
Impact Shorts
More ShortsThe Stop Antisemitism platform has taken a proactive stance in identifying individuals displaying anti-Jewish sentiments. In a recent incident, the platform unveiled the actions of Lucia Mendoza, a Rutgers University graduate, who was caught removing posters related to kidnapped Israelis.
NYC - Lucia Mendoza, filmed earlier this weekend ripping posters down of kidnapped Israelis.
— StopAntisemitism (@StopAntisemites) November 6, 2023
It’s quite unsettling how determined Mendoza is to erase the identity of an innocent woman victimized by Hamas terrorists. pic.twitter.com/DTNp5oaRyf
With inputs from agencies