An Illinois man has been found guilty of murder and a hate crime for killing a 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy in 2023. The attack on the Palestinian American family was allegedly motivated by their Islamic faith and the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. The trial renewed concerns about anti-Muslim discrimination in the Chicago area's Palestinian community.

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