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Gil Ofarim

Gil Ofarim, a German-Israeli singer, said in a video posted to social media that he had been denied a hotel room in Leipzig, Germany, after being told to hide his Jewish star necklace. (Screenshot from Instagram video)
October 23, 2021, 12:21 pm
OPINION: The one time I hope that antisemitism did happen
After German-Israeli artist Gil Ofarim claimed he was denied service due to a star of David, police video shed light on his claim. Jenni Frazer reflects on the sorry saga
By Jenni Frazer
Gil Ofarim, a German-Israeli singer, said in a video posted to social media that he had been denied a hotel room in Leipzig, Germany, after being told to hide his Jewish star necklace. (Screenshot from Instagram video)
October 23, 2021, 11:39 am
Israeli singer insists he ‘didn’t lie’ about discrimination over star of David
Visual evidence recorded that night at the hotel is giving police “serious doubts” about the accuracy of Gil Ofarim’s account
By JTA
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