Father Suspends Son From Job After Filming Ripping Down Hamas Hostage Posters

Noah Schaffer placed on unpaid leave for four months by father's company, Human Factors International, after removing posters in Brooklyn; father states son's actions are "reprehensible" and suspension should allow for reflection and to "make amends."

• Noah Schaffer, an executive strategist at Human Factors International, was filmed ripping down posters of people reported missing in Israel, suspected to be held hostage by Hamas; the video sparked widespread backlash.
• Noah's father, Eric Schaffer, founder of Human Factors International, placed his son on unpaid leave for four months, declaring his actions 'reprehensible'.
• While on leave, Eric Schaffer expects Noah to 'learn more about his Jewish family history, reflect deeply, and make amends.' A review will be conducted after this period to determine whether Noah can return to the company.
• Kelly Ann Schaffer, Noah's wife, also implicated in the video, is a social worker at Urban Dove. She was previously arrested at an ICE protest.
• Noah Schaffer's previous employment as a magician at 'A Taste of Magic' on the Upper West Side was also brought to the fore, but the producer of the show stated they have 'no association with him or his recent actions.'

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