Deli owner claims S.F. public defender blessed Hamas, without proof
- Posted on July 23, 2026
- By San Francisco Chronicle
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In brief
A San Francisco deli proprietor has made unsubstantiated claims against a public defender, alleging involvement with pro-Hamas social media activity. Ilona Yáñez, a deputy public defender, denies the accusations that she operated an anonymous X account promoting militant organizations. The dispute highlights tensions between local business owners and public sector employees amid contentious political discourse surrounding Middle Eastern conflicts.
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Deli owner claims S.F. public defender blessed Hamas, without proof
Ilona Yáñez, a deputy public defender, said Adam Mesnick, the owner of Deli Board, falsely accused her of running an anonymous X account that posted “Godspeed to Hamas.”
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