Greek Flags Torn Down, Restaurant Targeted in Misguided “Activism”

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A TikTok user claiming to be anti-Israel mistakenly vandalized a Greek restaurant in New Jersey after misidentifying the Greek flags as Israeli. The user, Ambamelia, posted a video of herself tearing down flags and lights at Efi’s Gyro while shouting about genocide and Zionism. She later realized her mistake after being informed by restaurant workers that the flags were Greek, not Israeli.

Restaurant owner Efi Mihalis confirmed the incident to The New York Post, stating that it was not a staged event and that she had filed a police report. Mihalis expressed disappointment that her employees were subjected to such behavior and that her property was damaged. The incident has sparked online discussion, with some questioning the user’s sincerity and others highlighting the importance of accurate information and respectful discourse.