Reported by TOI STAFF

The Israel Defense Forces on Thursday demolished a pizzeria in the northern West Bank town of Huwara after it posted an ad online that included a photo of an elderly Israeli Holocaust survivor who was taken hostage by terrorists in Gaza.

The ad, posted to the establishment’s Facebook page, featured an undated photo of the woman making a victory sign alongside a pizza with the message to customers “You are welcome.” An accompanying text message featured many laughing emojis.

Settlers got wind of the ad and began gathering around the shop, calling for it to be demolished. The IDF arrived at the scene and a decision was made to shut it down. An IDF bulldozer razed the front of the shop and it was to be subsequently sealed by the army.

According to Channel 12 news, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was personally involved in the move.

Central Command head Yehuda Fox signed a military order directing the pizzeria to be closed for five months due to incitement and support for terror activities.

The owner of the pizzeria was also detained, according to Hebrew media reports.

Read full report: https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-razes-palestinian-pizzeria-in-west-bank-after-ad-mocks-elderly-hostage-in-gaza/

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