Daniel Freundlich is charged with making bomb threats to the Iris Hotel in Brookline, where a Palestinian flag was raised to honor U.S. Representative Rashida Tlaib. His calls included derogatory remarks regarding Jewish people and threats of violence. The incident escalated tensions among the local Jewish community, prompting protests. Hotel management clarified that the flag was a respectful gesture for Tlaib's visit, asserting their commitment to inclusivity. The hotel has ties to Palestinian ownership and has faced backlash for its gesture amidst a politically charged environment.
Freundlich faces one felony count out of Brookline District Court of making a bomb or hijacking threat, following his alleged threatening calls to a hotel.
The Iris Hotel raised a Palestinian flag to honor U.S. Representative Rashida Tlaib, sparking outrage and threatening calls, leading to heightened tensions.
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