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San Jose Police Probe Santana Row Assault on Israeli Americans as Possible Hate Crime

Detectives say they are still reviewing evidence to determine whether the attack meets the legal standard for a hate crime.

Overview

  • Three suspects attacked two men outside Augustine at Santana Row on Sunday afternoon, with bystander video showing punching and kicking before the assailants fled.
  • The victims, identified in multiple reports as Israeli Americans, told police the attackers used antisemitic slurs after overhearing them speak Hebrew.
  • SJPD’s Assaults Unit is investigating the case as a possible hate crime, though police say they have not yet found evidence that satisfies hate‑crime elements and the inquiry remains active.
  • Police and emergency crews described the injuries as minor at the scene, while the victims say one briefly lost consciousness and both received hospital treatment and stitches.
  • No arrests have been announced as officials and Jewish community groups condemn the violence and urge witnesses to contact SJPD’s assaults unit at 408-277-4161 or 4793@sanjoseca.gov.