Warning or threat? Hasan Piker against American Jews: "Someone will come and act"

Progressive streamer Hasan Piker sparked controversy after saying that American Jews who identify with Israel are creating a dangerous situation for themselves, and that "eventually someone will come and act" against them. Piker claimed that exclusive identification with Israel amid declining public support for the country could provoke hostility toward Jews in the US.

Progressive streamer Hasan Piker, one of the influential voices in the American left, sparked controversy after saying that American Jews who identify with Israel are creating a dangerous situation for themselves. Piker claimed that presenting Jewish identity as exclusively tied to Israel, while the American public is moving away from supporting the country, could provoke hostility. "Eventually someone will come and act," he said, clarifying that he meant action against American Jews, not against Israel. Piker, who is of Turkish origin, has previously expressed support for terrorist organizations and called Zionism a "racist ideology." The article notes that his standing in the progressive camp has strengthened, and that he has supported Democratic candidates, including Abdul El-Sayed for Senate in Michigan. His critics argue that his acceptance among Democrats legitimizes extreme positions. The article reports on Piker's statements and brings reactions against him, but does not interview him or other parties.