A recent protest outside Philadelphia’s City Hall saw far-left extremists and Islamist backers openly applauding the deaths of American service members amidst the Iran conflict.
The event attracted a crowd of anti-war activists alongside individuals who voiced support for militant Islamist agendas. During the demonstration, American flags were burned, and Palestinian and Iranian flags were prominently displayed, accompanied by signs proclaiming slogans like “Amerikkka is the head of the snake.”
<p.Video captured by independent journalist Frank Scales showed speakers at the event endorsing U.S. troop casualties. One speaker, clad in a red hoodie and face covering, addressed attendees through a bullhorn, mercilessly declaring, “Until we have done everything in our power to bring the United States to its knees, let us not lose sight of the enemy. For every U.S. military base that crumbles, and for every U.S. soldier who returns home in a casket, we cheer!”
The crowd erupted with applause and cheers, further fueling the speaker’s rhetoric as he lauded several organizations that oppose Israel and America, some of which are classified as terrorist entities.
“Hamas, Hezbollah, Ansar Allah [the Houthis], and all the resistance forces – we celebrate these popular forces on the ground,” he shouted, emphasizing their reliance on Iranian support.
In an exchange with Scales, the speaker again alluded to violence, responding ominously when asked if he hated America: “May a Hamas rocket blow up your family’s home.”
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A speaker claimed that everyone must stand in solidarity with the Islamic Regime of Iran because the Regime funds proxies who rely on them for their “fighting capacity”.… pic.twitter.com/4krT0K8zHw
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This speaker was positioned in front of a banner from the Philly Palestine Coalition, which identifies as a coalition advocating for Palestinian and marginalized communities. The event received sponsorship from various groups, including the Philadelphia branch of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the Brandywine Peace Society, and the Soros-funded Indivisible group, which promotes the “No Kings” protests across the nation.
