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Fan Arrested After Palestinian Flag Field Invasion at Yankees

By Drooid · Sep 12, 2026, 6:09 AM UTC · How we work

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A fan stormed Yankee Stadium’s field waving a Palestinian flag at 9:11 p.m. on September 11, 2026.
Four security guards tackled the intruder and escorted him off the field.
Spectators shouted “USA!” and threw drinks at the fan.
Former Yankees, led by Derek Jeter, held a 9/11 ceremony with Lee Greenwood, James Valenti and caps embroidered “FDNY” or “NYPD”.
9/11 widows Brielle Saracini and Sean McGuire threw the ceremonial first pitches.

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Story summary

A fan stormed Yankee Stadium’s field waving a Palestinian flag at 9:11 p.m. on September 11, 2026.
Four security guards tackled the intruder and escorted him off the field.
Spectators shouted “USA!” and threw drinks at the fan.
Former Yankees, led by Derek Jeter, held a 9/11 ceremony with Lee Greenwood, James Valenti and caps embroidered “FDNY” or “NYPD”.
9/11 widows Brielle Saracini and Sean McGuire threw the ceremonial first pitches.