{"id":2100934,"date":"2023-11-16T14:56:03","date_gmt":"2023-11-16T19:56:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/police-arrest-pro-palestinian-professor-in-killing-of-jewish-man\/"},"modified":"2023-11-16T14:58:40","modified_gmt":"2023-11-16T19:58:40","slug":"police-arrest-pro-palestinian-professor-in-killing-of-jewish-man","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/police-arrest-pro-palestinian-professor-in-killing-of-jewish-man\/","title":{"rendered":"Police Arrest Pro-Palestinian Professor in Killing of Jewish Man"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fpolice-arrest-pro-palestinian-professor-in-killing-of-jewish-man%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2100934&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Pro-Palestinian Professor Arrested in Killing of Jewish Man at Protest<\/h2>\n<div>\n<figure><figcaption>\n<p>      Paul Kessler carries an Israeli flag at a Los Angeles-area protest before being attacked by pro-Palestine counter protesters (Christina Buttons\/Twitter)<br \/>\n    <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Police\u200d on Thursday arrested a pro-Palestinian professor in the killing of a 69-year-old Jewish man at a\u2063 rally earlier this month.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;On November 16, 2023, detectives from the Sheriff\u2019s Major Crimes Bureau contacted Loay Alnaji in the City\u2063 of Moorpark and arrested him for the death of Paul Kessler,&#8221; the Ventura County Sheriff&#8217;s Office wrote in a <a href=\"https:\/\/nixle.us\/EW4MM\">statement<\/a>. &#8220;Alnaji will be booked at\u2062 the Ventura County Pre-Trial Detention Facility for \u200cCalifornia Penal Code \u2063section 192(b)\u2014involuntary manslaughter, and his bail will be set at $1,000,000.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Alnaji, 50, was allegedly involved in an <a href=\"https:\/\/freebeacon.com\/latest-news\/pro-palestinian-protester-kills-jewish-man-in-la-police-say\/\">altercation<\/a> at a Nov. 5 event with Kessler, where anti- and pro-Israel \u200cprotesters both demonstrated. Police said Kessler fell backwards\u200c following the altercation and hit his head on the pavement, succumbing to his injuries the next day. The county medical examiner ruled his death a \u2063homicide. \u2063At least one witness at the time \u2063said Kessler was hit in the\u200b head with a megaphone, though police had conflicting reports.<\/p>\n<p>A professor of computer science at Moorpark College, Alnaji <a href=\"https:\/\/freebeacon.com\/latest-news\/pro-palestinian-professor-questioned-in-killing-of-jewish-man-posted-pro-hamas-video\/\">appears<\/a> to have expressed anti-Israel views in the past. Alnaji shared a video on \u200dInstagram, according to StopAntisemitism, in which\u200d activist Shahid King Bolsen compares Hamas to\u200b historic civil rights leaders.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;If someone asks me to condemn Hamas, I would say what\u2019s the rush?&#8221; says Bolsen in the video. &#8220;You\u200d condemned Nelson Mandela \u2063and the ANC \u2064until you didn\u2019t, until he was a hero. You condemned Mahatma\u2062 Gandhi until you didn\u2019t.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Violence has broken out \u2062in at least one anti-Israel protest since Kessler&#8217;s\u2062 death. Demonstrators \u2063outside the Democratic National Committee headquarters in Washington, D.C., Wednesday night brawled with Capitol Police, who <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscp.gov\/media-center\/press-releases\/uscp-statement-unlawful-demonstration-outside-dnc\">said<\/a> the protesters &#8220;moved dumpsters in front of the exits, pepper sprayed our officers and attempted to\u2063 pick \u2062up [a] bike rack.&#8221; Jewish Voice for Peace, \u200done of the organizers of\u2063 the protest, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JvpAction\/status\/1725192727162126596\">maintained<\/a> that the event was peaceful.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How can the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-war-questions-emerge-over-ignored-warnings-of-possible-attacks\/\" title=\"Israel war: Ignored warnings of potential attacks raise questions.\">international community\u200c support<\/a> the promotion of peaceful dialogue\u200d and \u2063understanding between Israelis and Palestinians, in light of this tragic incident<\/h2>\n<p><span>  The Palestinian-Israeli conflict has long been a contentious and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/owners-claim-its-a-coincidence-that-msnbc-sidelined-pro-palestine-anchors-this-week\/\" title=\"Owners deny any intentional sidelining of pro-Palestine anchors on MSNBC this week, calling it a 'coincidence'.\">deeply-rooted issue<\/a>, with tensions often\u2064 spilling over into violence. However, recent events have shed light on a \u200ddisturbing incident that occurred at \u200ca protest in Los Angeles, resulting\u2063 in the death of a Jewish \u2062man.\u200d The individual responsible for this tragic loss of life has been identified as a pro-Palestinian professor, Loay Alnaji, who was arrested by\u2062 the Ventura County Sheriff&#8217;s Office on Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>The incident in question took place on November 16, 2023, during a rally in the Los Angeles area. Paul Kessler, a 69-year-old Jewish\u200c man, \u200bwas peacefully participating in\u200b the protest, carrying\u200c an Israeli flag\u200b as a symbol of solidarity \u2064with\u2064 the state of Israel. Unfortunately, the\u2063 rally took\u200b a\u200b violent turn when some \u200bindividuals expressing pro-Palestinian views confronted Kessler and \u2063attacked him.<\/p>\n<p>The arrest of \u200dLoay Alnaji brings to light the serious consequences \u2064of extremist views and actions. As an\u200b educator, Alnaji held a position of influence and had a responsibility to promote understanding, tolerance, and \u2062peaceful dialogue.\u2064 However, his alleged involvement in the killing of an individual simply because of his religious and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/police-arrest-pro-palestinian-professor-in-killing-of-jewish-man\/\" title=\"Police Arrest Pro-Palestinian Professor in Killing of Jewish Man\">political beliefs raises disturbing questions<\/a> about \u200chis true\u200c intentions and the potential dangers of radical ideologies.<\/p>\n<p>It is important \u2063to note \u200cthat\u2062 this\u2063 incident does not reflect the \u200dopinions or intentions of the\u2063 entire\u2064 pro-Palestinian movement. In any political or social movement, there are \u2064extremists \u200cwho do not represent the\u200b wider\u2063 sentiment\u2064 of the group. It is crucial to \u200cdistinguish \u2062between those \u2063who <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/supporting-palestinian-authority-governance-in-gaza-would-be-a-deadly-mistake\/\" title=\"Backing Palestinian Authority Governance in Gaza would be a fatal error.\">genuinely seek peace<\/a> and justice for all people, regardless of their ethnicity or nationality, and those\u2062 who resort to violence and hatred.<\/p>\n<p>This tragic event should serve as a reminder of the need for open and respectful dialogue, where all perspectives can be heard and\u2063 understood. It is through peaceful means and mutual respect that progress can be made towards a just and \u200dlasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.<\/p>\n<p>In the aftermath of this incident, it is incumbent upon both\u200b sides of the conflict, as\u200c well as the international community, to \u2062condemn violence and hate speech. It is only through a commitment to peace and \u2064understanding that we\u2062 can hope to achieve a future \u200dwhere both Israelis and Palestinians can coexist harmoniously. Political leaders, educators, religious figures, and influencers have a shared responsibility \u2062to promote \u200dtolerance and empathy, working towards reconciliation and justice.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, it is essential for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/5-charged-after-human-trafficking-bust-in-chicago-area\/\" title=\"5 Arrested in Chicago Area Human Trafficking Operation\">law enforcement \u200dagencies<\/a> \u200dto thoroughly investigate and hold\u200c accountable those \u200cresponsible for acts of violence, regardless of their political stance or affiliation. The legal system must ensure that justice is served and that acts of violence are not allowed to\u200d go \u2064unpunished.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, \u2064the \u2064arrest of Loay Alnaji, a pro-Palestinian professor, \u2064in the killing of Paul Kessler \u200cat a protest is a tragic reminder of the\u2063 potential consequences of extremist ideologies. \u2063This incident underscores the importance of peaceful dialogue, understanding, and the rejection \u200bof violence and \u200dhatred. It is imperative that all parties involved in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict strive\u200c for peace and justice, and that those responsible for \u200cacts of violence are held accountable. Only through collective efforts can we hope to\u2064 create a\u2062 future of coexistence and harmony.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Paul Kessler carries an Israeli flag at a Los Angeles-area protest before being attacked by pro-palestine counter protesters (Christina Buttons\/Twitter) Police on Thursday arrested a pro-Palestinian professor in the killing of a 69-year-old Jewish man at a rally earlier this month. &#8220;On November 16, 2023, detectives from the Sheriff\u2019s Major Crimes Bureau contacted Loay Alnaji<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2112,"featured_media":2100935,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[544],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2100934","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-free-beacon"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2100934","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2112"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2100934"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2100934\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2100935"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2100934"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2100934"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2100934"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}