New Jersey Greek restaurant targeted by hateful anti-Jewish TikTok for ‘Israeli’ flag

israeli flags The video, which went viral with more than 3.2 million views on TikTok and millions more on X, captures her proudly removing the flags as she proclaims: “Free Palestine, bitch!” to the bewildered restaurant staff.

Believing she was making a bold political statement against Zionism, Ambamelia loudly confronted the Greek restaurant employees, accusing them of supporting Israel.

But the viral moment took a cringe-worthy turn when one of the staff gently pointed out that the blue and white flags he had pulled down were, in fact, Greek, not Israeli. “What? Really? Oh, I thought it was Israel, my bad,” he awkwardly replies in the clip, adding, “Oh shit… it looked like Israel.”

Owner of the restaurant Efi Mihaliswho opened Efi’s Gyro in 2021 at the age of 18, confirmed that the incident, while unbelievable to some, was completely real. It actually took place in March, but it only recently surfaced online. Mihalis reported the incident to the police when it happened, although the delayed viral attention has made it a topic of widespread discussion on the internet, with many viewers wondering how anyone could make such a mistake.

While the incident has drawn laughter and criticism, it’s safe to say that this is a mix-up that TikTokers won’t soon forget!

PIKESVILLE, Md. – A Pennsylvania man is being held without bail at the Baltimore County Detention Center after an alleged road rage incident on Interstate 83 in which he is accused of brandishing a firearm at another driver, Maryland State Police said.

The suspect, identified as Gary Douglas, 40, of Glen Rock, Pa., was arrested Oct. 9 at Fort Meade in Anne Arundel County. He faces multiple felony charges, including two counts of assault, use of a firearm during a felony and multiple handgun offenses.

According to police, the incident happened on I-83 southbound when Douglas, driving a gray Toyota Corolla, allegedly pointed a firearm at a motorist who was traveling with his 10-year-old son. No injuries were reported.

Soldiers from the Golden Ring Barracks responded to the initial call. Investigators later located the Corolla at Fort Meade, where, with the assistance of the Department of the Army’s Criminal Investigation Division, they executed a search warrant. A loaded handgun was found inside the vehicle, leading to Douglas’ arrest.

Douglas is being held without bond while the investigation continues. Authorities have not released the identity of the complainant.

Maryland State Police emphasized their commitment to addressing gun violence on the highways and urged motorists to avoid aggressive and distracted driving.

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Burlington Township man has been arrested on multiple gun and drug charges after an incident at a Franklin Township private school Tuesday, authorities said. Quincy K. Clark, 49, was arrested following an investigation by the Franklin Township Police Department and the Somerset County District Attorney’s Office.

The incident began around 6:09 a.m. when police responded to a 9-1-1 call about a vehicle driving on a school campus with two flat tires. Officers arriving at the scene found Clark emerging from some bushes near campus with his hands in his pockets. A large capacity ammunition magazine was found on his person and a firearm loaded with hollow point bullets was discovered nearby.

The school was locked down while authorities conducted a thorough search of the area. A subsequent search of Clark’s vehicle, executed under a warrant, turned up more ammunition and more than half an ounce of cocaine, according to Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald.

Clark faces charges including second-degree possession of a handgun, third-degree possession of a firearm on school grounds and second-degree possession of cocaine with intent to distribute. He was taken to the Somerset County Jail pending a detention hearing.