Fake stickers offering deals and giveaways are popping up across New York City, but instead of prizes, users are being exposed to gruesome videos of injured and bleeding children and anti-Israel propaganda. Ta.
This twisted tactic is the latest in the Boycott and Divestment Sanctions (BDS) movement, which calls for boycotts of companies deemed to support Israel.
The Post reported that the stickers were seen on various chain restaurants and stores in Midtown this week.
A QR code at a McDonald's on Sixth Avenue displayed a flyer accusing the fast food chain of “war crimes” and “McGenocide” for providing meals to the Israel Defense Forces.
“Activists met BDS targets at 68 Manhattan-area stores, including Starbucks, McDonald's and Zara, luring shoppers with coupon codes offering discounts and freebies.” video An explanation was given by the NJ PalAction group.
Some Bryant Park stickers claimed to be giving away free tumblers of the cult-favorite Stanley.
NJ PalAction is reminding its social media followers that the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) or Palestinian Children Relief Fund (PCRF) — Group with Reported ties to terrorist groups.
Once people provide proof of donation, the group will send them a PDF to make the deceptive stickers at home and distribute them around town.
New Yorkers were especially concerned that their children might encounter the messages.
“This is part of an ongoing campaign to shock New Yorkers and disrupt New York solely on Jew hatred,” said Gerald Filitti, senior counsel for the Lawfare Project and #EndJewHatred.
“They are spreading disinformation that causes real harm,” he added.
Filitti said there are also legal issues surrounding vandalism of private property and misappropriation of intellectual property.
“It will be interesting to see whether these companies are doing the right thing by filing lawsuits.”
