Woman charged with attempted murder after trying to drown Palestinian girl in Texas, sparking concerns of a hate crime.
A 42-year-old woman from Texas has been charged with attempted murder after attempting to drown a three-year-old Palestinian girl in a swimming pool in Euless, Texas. The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has urged US authorities to investigate the incident as a hate crime, as the mother of the children, who wears a hijab, was subjected to racist interrogation by the accused.
Local police arrested the woman for public intoxication, but the incident has raised concerns about safety and xenophobia towards Muslim Americans. The child’s mother expressed fear and trauma after the attack, emphasizing the need for a safe environment for her children.
‘Hate has no place’ in Texas
Representatives and community members in Euless have condemned the incident, emphasizing that hate has no place in their town or state. The attack comes amidst the backdrop of conflicts in Gaza, highlighting the impact of global events on local communities.
CAIR has highlighted a rise in complaints of bias and discrimination, urging for action to address and prevent such incidents in the future.