Anti-Hamas billboard in NJ — saying Islamic terror group would 'chop your head off too' — reportedly taken down after more than 100 complaint calls to cops

An anti-Hamas billboard displayed in New Jersey that said the Islamic terror group would "chop your head off too" reportedly was taken down after more than 100 complaint calls to cops.

What are the details?

Shlomo Schorr, associate director of the New Jersey office of Agudath Israel of America — the "arm and voice of American Orthodox Jewry" — posted on social media that the "anti-Hamas billboard on Route 80 in Bogota borough resulted in more than 100 calls to police before it was taken down by organizers."

The billboard read, “Oh, don't be naive. Hamas would chop your head off too," according to the image Schorr posted.

NJ.com said Schorr on Friday did not immediately return a call seeking comment.

The outlet, citing NorthJersey.com, added that the billboard reportedly was from JewBelong, a pro-Jewish organization that says its "brave approach calls out Jew-hate. Our signature pink and white billboards, billboard trucks, website, and strong social media presence powerfully confront antisemitism as well as support Joyous Judaism."

NJ.com noted that JewBelong did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Bogota police said last week it was "aware of the billboard message posted on Route 80 in Bogota. The sign board is not the property of the Bogota Police Department or the Borough of Bogota. An organization has privately had the owner of the company post their message on the board, and at this time there [have] been no criminal violations."

Police added that there have been no threats to the community and that the department was "investigating the matter to ensure all community members remain safe."

How are folks reacting to the billboard?

A number of people had some strong reactions to the billboard's message:

• "I think it is great, and I think everyone should see it, even children," one commenter said of the billboard. "We are treading in very dangerous waters, and it is important to tell the truth. It angers me that it was taken down. Freedom of speech, indeed."
• "Put up another 10,000 more," another user wrote.
• "We need more of these billboards," another commenter suggested. "Especially near college campuses."
• "They should not have taken it down, it is the truth," another user declared.
• "Only the left has freedom of speech," another commenter lamented. "The only way things will change is a civil war unfortunately."

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