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Escalating Anti-Israel Protests Spark Violence and Hate Crimes

2/2/2026

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Luke Tress of The Times of Israel highlights escalating violence at anti-Israel protests in Philadelphia.
He also covers the final rally for hostages in New York City, ending with Ran Gvili's burial.
Tress reports a suspect charged with hate crimes in a car ramming at Brooklyn's Chabad headquarters.
The New York City Council has formed an antisemitism task force led by Speaker Julie Menin, who advocates a centrist Democratic approach.

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Luke Tress of The Times of Israel highlights escalating violence at anti-Israel protests in Philadelphia.
He also covers the final rally for hostages in New York City, ending with Ran Gvili's burial.
Tress reports a suspect charged with hate crimes in a car ramming at Brooklyn's Chabad headquarters.
The New York City Council has formed an antisemitism task force led by Speaker Julie Menin, who advocates a centrist Democratic approach.