Three Arrested in Antisemitic Attack on Jewish Diners in San Jose

Suspects turned themselves in for assault on Israeli-American victims at Santana Row restaurant

Mar. 17, 2026 at 2:54am

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Three men have been arrested for a violent assault on two Israeli-American diners at a restaurant in San Jose, California. The attack, which is being investigated as a potential hate crime, was caught on video and has sparked outrage in the community.

Why it matters

Antisemitic attacks and hate crimes have been on the rise in the U.S., and this incident highlights the ongoing challenges Jewish communities face. The assault on the Israeli-American diners has shaken the local community and raised concerns about public safety.

The details

The suspects, Ramon Akoyans, 18, Roma Akoyans, 20, and Bruneil Chamaki, 32, turned themselves in to the San Jose Police Department on Monday, roughly a week after the attack. The incident occurred outside the Augustine restaurant on Santana Row, where the victims were allegedly speaking Hebrew when they were approached and assaulted by the three men. One of the victims was reportedly knocked unconscious during the attack.

  • The attack occurred on March 10, 2026.
  • The suspects turned themselves in on March 16, 2026.

The players

Ramon Akoyans

One of the three suspects arrested for the assault.

Roma Akoyans

One of the three suspects arrested for the assault.

Bruneil Chamaki

One of the three suspects arrested for the assault.

Daniel Klein

A Jewish Silicon Valley CEO who spoke to KTVU about the incident.

San Jose Police Department

The law enforcement agency investigating the assault as a potential hate crime.

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What they’re saying

“The victims alleged that the suspects used antisemitic language during the altercation.”

— San Jose Police Department (KTVU)

“While they were waiting for their table, three people came up to them out of nowhere and knocked one of the victims out cold and then three of them jumped on top of the other victim.”

— Daniel Klein, Jewish Silicon Valley CEO (KTVU)

What’s next

The San Jose Police Department is working with the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office, which is expected to provide more details on the case soon.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing problem of antisemitic attacks and hate crimes in the United States. The assault on the Israeli-American diners has shaken the local community and raised concerns about public safety, underscoring the need for continued vigilance and action to address these issues.