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News in English (USA) / 18.02.2025 / 01:00

Shooting Incident in Miami Beach Involves Mistaken Identity

A man in Miami Beach has been arrested after allegedly shooting two men he mistook for Palestinians, claiming he ‘saw 2 Palestinians.’ The victims, who were later identified as Israeli tourists, were shot multiple times, prompting discussions about hate crimes. The suspect, a Jewish Florida resident, opened fire on the victims’ vehicle and has been charged with attempted murder. Following the incident, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has called for hate crime charges, highlighting the alarming nature of this attack amidst rising tensions surrounding identity and prejudice.
Miami Herald, NBC Miami, The Times of Israel, WPLG Local 10, CBS Miami, CNN, WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale, Council on American-Islamic Relations, Haaretz, Democracy Now!