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Pro-Palestinian Protest Sparks Outrage Over Antisemitism Concerns

11/22/2025

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Pro-Palestinian activists protested outside Park East Synagogue in Manhattan, chanting "Globalize the intifada" and "Death to the IDF."
Critics, including Jewish leaders, condemned the demonstration as a civil rights violation and safety threat.
Outgoing Mayor Eric Adams and others warned the protests normalize antisemitism.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani faced scrutiny over past antisemitism comments.
Leaders compared the protest to antisemitic events and warned of risks to New York City's Jewish community.

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Pro-Palestinian activists protested outside Park East Synagogue in Manhattan, chanting "Globalize the intifada" and "Death to the IDF."
Critics, including Jewish leaders, condemned the demonstration as a civil rights violation and safety threat.
Outgoing Mayor Eric Adams and others warned the protests normalize antisemitism.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani faced scrutiny over past antisemitism comments.
Leaders compared the protest to antisemitic events and warned of risks to New York City's Jewish community.