“Jew’s baby killer… Hitler was right, too bad Hitler didn’t finish killing the Jews,” Lee allegedly told Rosenberg.
By Shula Rosen
An Israeli traveler and an American passenger were arrested after a physical fight at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport in August 2026 after the American allegedly subjected the Israeli to severe antisemitic abuse and praised Hitler.
The confrontation involved 37-year-old Israeli passenger Noam Shimon Rosenberg and 54-year-old American passenger Kent Scott Lee.
The dispute began after Lee directed antisemitic insults at Rosenberg, including accusations against Jews and praise for the Nazi leader, according to circulated footage of the event.
“Jew’s baby killer… Hitler was right, too bad Hitler didn’t finish killing the Jews,” Lee allegedly told Rosenberg.
Rosenberg confronted Lee over the remarks, and the exchange escalated into a physical struggle near a food stall inside the airport. Security personnel intervened and separated the two men.
Footage from the incident captured part of the confrontation and its immediate aftermath.
Following the fight, Lee can be seen addressing Rosenberg and accusing him of initiating the physical violence.
“You proved my point; you’re going to jail; you attacked me,” Lee said before calling Rosenberg a “piece of s***.”
Both passengers were detained after the altercation. Rosenberg and Lee underwent minor medical assessments before authorities referred them to the Pasay City Prosecutor’s Office for inquest proceedings regarding alarms and scandals.
The Manila airport fight occurred days after another incident involving alleged antisemitic harassment of an Israeli traveler in the Philippines.
On August 3, 2026, an IDF reservist was physically threatened and harassed by a Spanish tourist at a cafe on Siargao Island.
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