Pro-Palestinian demonstrators set an American flag on fire during a protest outside the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) headquarters in Manhattan, New York City. The protesters gathered around the burning flag, chanting slogans such as “Genocide Joe! Has got to go!” and “Free, free Palestine.” The incident occurred as part of a larger demonstration against the pro-Israel organization.
In a video captured at the scene, New York Police Department (NYPD) officers can be seen arresting some of the protesters. One woman shouted, “What the f—! This is what your tax dollars are funding! They’re funding genocide in Gaza!” Another protester compared the NYPD and the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to the KKK, chanting, “NYPD, KKK, IDF they’re all the same.”
The video also shows NYPD officers confronting the protesters, urging them to maintain peace. However, tensions escalated, with one protester responding with profanity to the officer’s request. Additionally, a pro-Israel supporter wearing a kippah head covering was escorted away by police as pro-Palestinian demonstrators cheered his removal.
The incident highlights the ongoing tensions between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel groups in the United States. It also raises concerns about the use of taxpayer money and the role of the police in addressing such protests.
The NYPD was contacted for further comment on the incident. This event, along with others like it, contributes to the discussion on rising antisemitism and the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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