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A deadly shooting at San Diego’s Islamic Center has ignited a firestorm of anger and division, exposing deep fractures in the city’s response to the Israel-Palestine conflict. Two extremists, radicalized online, killed three community members — fueling outrage over how local officials have long favored one side while ignoring Palestinian suffering. Muslim and Arab residents feel abandoned, especially after the mayor reached out to Jewish communities post-October seventh but not to them. Compounding tensions, the city council adopted a divisive antisemitism definition that conflates criticism of Israel with hatred of Jews, further alienating already strained communities. Human relations efforts have backfired, sparking resignations and widening rifts. While some fear returning to mosques, others are rallying together — demanding accountability, equity, and real dialogue from city leaders who must now confront the roots of this growing crisis.

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