Israeli Athlete Ahavat HaShem Gordon Faces Antisemitic Abuse in Thailand
Israeli fighter Ahavat HaShem Gordon shared footage of an antisemitic verbal assault he faced while traveling in Thailand, urging others to avoid physical violence.
Israeli combat athlete Ahavat HaShem Gordon documented an antisemitic incident he experienced while traveling in Thailand. The 20-year-old fighter shared a video on his Instagram story showing him walking down a local street with his brother Kivdiya and his wife Oren when an individual shouted at him in English, telling him to get out of the area while using offensive language and pro-Palestinian slogans.
Gordon noted in his post that the perpetrator quickly fled after being confronted, advising his followers to avoid physical violence in similar situations because it is not worth the risk and perpetrators typically back down when met with a response. The young athlete previously made headlines following a publicized victory over a Turkish opponent in a Muay Thai ring, which was later followed by security concerns due to threats. Recently, Gordon paused his training routine to undergo a long-delayed surgery, from which his wife later confirmed he is successfully recovering.
