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Philadelphia Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) released a statement Sunday condemning the backlash against a recent boycott ride targeting pro-Israel and Jewish local restaurant owners, calling it an act of "political repression of anti-Zionism."

Last week, the organizations Philly Bike On Your Left, Philly Writers Against the War on Gaza, Boycott CookNSolo and Philly Solidarity Calendar shared a flier promoting the bicycle boycott event, targeting at least six restaurants by name in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square.

The event received widespread condemnation from city and state leadership, particularly after it was scheduled on the eve of the anniversary of Kristallnacht, the 1938 Nazi pogrom against Jews in Germany and Austria marked by widespread anti-Jewish violence.

PHILADELPHIA 'BOYCOTT RIDE' TARGETING JEWISH BUSINESSES DRAWS CONDEMNATION FROM CITY, STATE LEADERSHIP

Pro-Palestinian bike riders attempted to boycott Jewish and pro-Israel businesses…