Elisha Wiesel, the son of Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel, was reportedly asked by the NYPD to put away an Israeli flag during a confrontation with anti-Israel protesters. This incident has sparked controversy and criticism as it raises concerns about freedom of expression and protection from potential physical assault based on one's nationality or beliefs.
Elisha Wiesel, the only son of Nobel laureate and Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel, doesn’t remember the first time he saw his dad’s tattoo. He grew up going to concentration camps when his friends were in Palm Beach.
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Elie Wiesel’s son says police ordered him to put away Israeli flag during pro-Palestine demonstration https://t.co/iejqJqzR7i
NYPD accused of forcing son of Elie Wiesel to put away Israeli flag during confrontation with anti-Israel protesters https://t.co/aEveWPUA0I https://t.co/F5hHmpL0if
When @ElishaWiesel, the son of prolific writer and Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel, is threatened with physical assault for wearing an Israeli flag, the police ask him to remove it instead of protecting him. This is so wrong, no one should be attacked for holding an Israeli flag. https://t.co/j3aYhkO0yM