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Palestinian Protest Over West Bank Land Sales Sparks Anti-Jewish Debate

5/23/2026

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The Palestinian Assembly for Liberation–Awda protested outside Manhattan’s Park East Synagogue against fairs selling occupied West Bank land through May 2026.
Media labeled the protests anti-Jewish, a characterization organizers dispute as targeting land sales that legal experts say breach international law.
Jewish residents urged Mayor Zohran Mamdani to condemn actions, aligning with a November 2025 law that lets police restrict rallies near houses of worship, which critics say curb dissent.

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The Palestinian Assembly for Liberation–Awda protested outside Manhattan’s Park East Synagogue against fairs selling occupied West Bank land through May 2026.
Media labeled the protests anti-Jewish, a characterization organizers dispute as targeting land sales that legal experts say breach international law.
Jewish residents urged Mayor Zohran Mamdani to condemn actions, aligning with a November 2025 law that lets police restrict rallies near houses of worship, which critics say curb dissent.