Newly elected Democratic socialist Congressman-elect Christopher Rabb, poised to represent a significant portion of Philadelphia including the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood, has remained silent on a recent boycott targeting Jewish-owned businesses in the area. This silence stands in stark contrast to prominent Pennsylvania Democrats, including Governor Josh Shapiro and Senator John Fetterman, who have vocally condemned the demonstration. The boycott, organized by the left-wing group Philly Bike on Your Left and coinciding with the anniversary of Kristallnacht, featured flyers with slogans such as “No business for Zionists” and “Not in our city.” Rabb, known for his strong anti-Israel stance, including past comments on the “Nakba never ended” and appearances with anti-Israel streamer Hasan Piker, has not responded to multiple requests for comment from Fox News Digital regarding his position on the boycott. This silence is particularly notable as Rabb will soon represent the very district where the boycott occurred, raising questions about how he will address such issues impacting his constituents. Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, however, did condemn the boycott, drawing parallels between the targeting of Jewish businesses and historical antisemitism, while also differentiating between criticism of Israeli leadership and collective blame for Jewish individuals. The Philadelphia chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America has denied official involvement in the boycott, though they criticized establishment Democrats for conflating antisemitism with anti-Zionism. Meanwhile, other elected officials like Rep. Brendan Boyle have unequivocally denounced the boycott as antisemitism, evoking historical parallels to Nazi boycotts and Kristallnacht.
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