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Manhattan Man Sentenced for Anti-Semitic Attack on Tourist

3/25/2026

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Yehia Amin was convicted of a hate crime for attacking a Jewish Israeli tourist in New York City on October 18, 2023.
The Manhattan District Attorney's Office said Amin stalked the victims, who wore kippahs, threatened them, and punched the victim after more than ten minutes.
Amin received 90 days in prison and five years of probation.
The case highlights a rise in antisemitic incidents, with 323 reported in 2023.

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Yehia Amin was convicted of a hate crime for attacking a Jewish Israeli tourist in New York City on October 18, 2023.
The Manhattan District Attorney's Office said Amin stalked the victims, who wore kippahs, threatened them, and punched the victim after more than ten minutes.
Amin received 90 days in prison and five years of probation.
The case highlights a rise in antisemitic incidents, with 323 reported in 2023.