Blues condemn banners at game as group disputes antisemitism label

The St. Louis Blues condemned banners displayed during a home game against the Vegas Golden Knights, with chairman Tom Stillman calling the messages antisemitic and saying those responsible were removed from the arena. The group that claimed responsibility disputed that characterization, saying its protest criticized Israeli policy and U.S. support for Israel. The signs, which read “Israel Kills” and “Free America from Israel,” were displayed during Thursday’s game at Enterprise Center. The Blues won 6-2. Stillman issued the team’s statement on Monday, describing the messages as “vile” and saying antisemitism had no place in the organization’s community or arena. Stillman said arena staff and local law enforcement confiscated the banners and ejected the people responsible. The Blues characterized the signs as prohibited. The reports do not identify the individuals or establish whether any consequences beyond their removal followed. The 2026 Freedom Convoy claimed responsibility for the demonstration and rejected Stillman’s description of it as antisemitic. In a statement, the group said criticism of Israel was not antisemitic and characterized its protest as opposition to...