A disturbing incident in Eilat, Israel, has sparked outrage after a young Israeli TikToker uploaded a video of himself spitting on an Ethiopian boy’s face while making a racist comment. In the video, the man was heard saying, “My favorite animal is a nigga,” as the boy stood visibly upset and crying.
The shocking act, recorded and shared on social media, quickly went viral, leading to widespread condemnation. The video gained further attention after being shared on X (formerly Twitter) by Daniel Amram, an Israeli journalist and social activist known for exposing incidents of racism. Amram’s efforts amplified the outcry, prompting swift action by local authorities.
Following public backlash, Eilat police arrested the man responsible for the act. The incident has reignited conversations about racism and discrimination within Israeli society.
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Amram, who has over 135,000 Instagram followers and more than 315,000 TikTok followers, continues to shed light on similar incidents, leveraging his platform to advocate for social justice.
The arrest of the TikToker has been welcomed by many, but the incident underscores the urgent need to address and combat racial discrimination in all its forms.
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