St. Louis Blues condemn anti-Israel banners displayed during home game

The St. Louis Blues hockey team has issued a statement following an in-game protest during a match against the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday at the Enterprise Center. Fox News reported that several protesters in the stands unfurled banners with anti-Israel messages. Fox News and The Times of Israel both reported that the signs included the phrases "Free America from Israel" and "Israel kills." [1][4]

St. Louis Blues chairman Tom Stillman called the antisemitic banners "vile" and "unforgivable" on Monday, according to Fox News. Ynetnews reported that the protesters involved in displaying the banner were ejected from the arena. The Washington Times and The Times of Israel also reported that the National Hockey League franchise publicly condemned the displays. [1][2][3][4]

The St. Louis Blues are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Louis that competes in the Central Division of the Western Conference in the National Hockey League. The franchise plays its home games at the Enterprise Center, an 18,096-seat arena located in downtown St. Louis. [6]

The Tennessean reported that an Israel protest convoy appeared at the St. Louis Blues game, raising questions over whether the group intends to visit Nashville next. [5]