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Vigil for Hamas Leader Sparks Controversy in NYC

10/18/2025

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Anti-Israel activists held a vigil in New York City on October 16, 2025, marking the first anniversary of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's death by Israeli forces in Gaza.
The Bronx Anti-War Coalition organized the event, displaying images of Sinwar and other leaders, along with Hamas flags and a Quran.
US Representative Josh Gottheimer condemned the vigil, labeling it as support for terrorism.
Larger pro-Palestinian groups did not widely promote the event due to potential legal risks linked to endorsing US-designated terrorist organizations.

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Anti-Israel activists held a vigil in New York City on October 16, 2025, marking the first anniversary of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's death by Israeli forces in Gaza.
The Bronx Anti-War Coalition organized the event, displaying images of Sinwar and other leaders, along with Hamas flags and a Quran.
US Representative Josh Gottheimer condemned the vigil, labeling it as support for terrorism.
Larger pro-Palestinian groups did not widely promote the event due to potential legal risks linked to endorsing US-designated terrorist organizations.