The 3 Brutes that Beat a Jew in CA Identified.... One is a Lawyer

 

3 suspects responsible for attacking an Israeli man for speaking Hebrew in San Jose, CA have been identified as Roma Akoyans, Ramon Akoyans, and Bruneli Chamaki. Chamaki is a practicing m&a lawyer at Assyrian Advisors. Akoyans is a follower of Jake Shields and supporter of the IRGC based off his instagram feed.

An additional video from @jewishsf shows a closer vantage point of the assault.

According to one of the victims, one of the suspects uttered “f***ing Jew” while repeatedly beating him to the ground. pic.twitter.com/GClqx6lkRi

— JCRC Bay Area (@SFJCRC) March 10, 2026

 Two Israeli Americans were assaulted outside a restaurant in San Jose while speaking Hebrew, in what authorities are investigating as a possible hate crime, according to reporting by Jewish News of Northern California.

The attack occurred Sunday afternoon at Santana Row, a busy shopping and dining district. The victims, identified as Lior Zeevi, 47, and Daniel Levy, 48, said three men approached them and began punching them repeatedly. One of the victims was briefly knocked unconscious. Both were taken to a hospital for treatment and later released.

Video of the incident circulating online appears to show two men striking one victim while he lies on the ground and a third moving toward the second victim before the group fled. Witnesses reportedly shouted for the attackers to stop, the news outlet reported.
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The San Jose Police Department Assaults Unit is investigating the incident as a possible hate crime. “The investigation is active and ongoing,” police said.

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan condemned the assault, calling it “deeply disturbing.” He said, “Antisemitism and any acts of hatred have no place in San Jose. Being able to talk about our differences and celebrate them is what makes us the safest big city in America. I have been in touch with our police department and leaders in the local Jewish community regarding this deeply disturbing incident and will continue to monitor the situation closely.”

Congressman Ro Khanna, whose district includes Santana Row, also condemned the attack. “The assault on Israeli Americans in San Jose while speaking Hebrew is horrific,” he tweeted. “This kind of antisemitism has no place in our community. I unequivocally condemn these attacks. The assailants must be held accountable and prosecuted.”

The attack comes amid heightened security concerns for Jewish communities, according to the Secure Community Network. Witnesses recorded portions of the attack and shared footage with investigators. Security personnel from Santana Row also responded shortly after the attackers fled.

Community groups including the Anti-Defamation League said they are coordinating with law enforcement as the investigation continues.