Illinois Man Charged With Hate Crime in Killing of 6-Year-Old Palestinian Boy

Illinois Man Charged With Hate Crime in Killing of 6-Year-Old Palestinian Boy
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The Spin

Narrative A

The disgusting anti-Palestinian bigotry amid the Israel-Hamas conflict undeniably played a part in the horrific murder of this innocent child. Islamaphobia has become not just common, but normalized in the past week, as people across the world dehumanize the Palestinian people. It's no coincidence that this hate killing echoes similar incidents post-Sept. 11.

Narrative B

This tragic fatal stabbing incident indicates a wider problem that has plagued the nation for decades. While the recent conflict has undoubtedly fueled these types of episodes, hate crimes have been on the rise for far too long. Now, more than ever, it's time that American law enforcement, having learned from the aftermath of 9/11, refine a law and order approach with zero tolerance for hate.


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