A Jewish man was killed at a pro-Palestinian rally in California ... and police are now investigating his death as a possible hate crime. 69-year-old Paul Kessler was attending the Sunday afternoon event in Thousand Oaks, CA, where there was also a competing pro-Israel rally. Kessler was demonstrating in support of Israel. BREAKING: This is the last photo of Paul Kessler taken just 5 minutes before he was attacked by an anti-Israel protester yesterday afternoon. I received photos and videos from a source at the scene. pic.twitter.com/QBbLIO0lBM As you know, Israelis and Palestinians -- under the rule of Hamas -- are embroiled in a bloody war in the Middle East. Hamas attacked the Jewish state in October, sparking the conflict. Law enforcement tells us ... At the gathering in Ventura County, Kessler got into a heated argument with the Palestinian counter-protesters, leading to a physical fight. Cops say Kessler was knocked backwards, causing him to fall and hit his head on the ground. Video of the incident later surfaced on X. Take a look ... Kessler is sprawled out on the sidewalk after the altercation. He appears to be in agony as two people tend to him. Kessler was rushed to a local hospital, where he died from his head injuries. The L.A. County Coroner determined his death was a homicide. Candle light vigil at the corner where Mr Paul Kessler was murdered.
