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Pennsylvania Leaders Condemn Antisemitic Protests, Call for Peace

2/4/2026

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State Sen. Sharif Street, the first elected Muslim in Pennsylvania's Senate, condemned antisemitic protests in Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, where the Philly Palestine Coalition displayed slogans supporting Hamas.
Street stated Hamas is a terrorist organization and called for peace among all communities.
Other Democrats and Republicans echoed Street's concerns, labeling the protest hate-driven and a call for terrorism.
State Rep. Chris Rabb and Pennsylvania State Rep. Martina White condemned the actions and the protest's rhetoric.

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State Sen. Sharif Street, the first elected Muslim in Pennsylvania's Senate, condemned antisemitic protests in Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, where the Philly Palestine Coalition displayed slogans supporting Hamas.
Street stated Hamas is a terrorist organization and called for peace among all communities.
Other Democrats and Republicans echoed Street's concerns, labeling the protest hate-driven and a call for terrorism.
State Rep. Chris Rabb and Pennsylvania State Rep. Martina White condemned the actions and the protest's rhetoric.