Pro-Palestinian rally met by Israel supporters in NYC, Hochul slams demonstration after Hamas attack

Hundreds of pro-Palestinian demonstrators, organized by the Democratic Socialists of America, rallied on October 8 in the Big Apple — stomping on and burning the Israeli flag — as Islamic terrorists in the Gaza Strip continued their assault on the Jewish state. NY Post reporter Jon Levine has more on this story.

Scores of counter-protesters turned out in support of Israel at the Manhattan rally, too, with verbal clashes between the opposing sides escalating throughout the day and at least one skirmish breaking out near the United Nations compound in Midtown.

One attendee in the pro-Palestinian camp was pictured holding up an image of a swastika on their phone — a day after 700 Jews were slaughtered by Hamas.

The New York City chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) — the party of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) and a couple dozen other prominent New York politicians — had announced the 1 p.m. rally in Times Square on Saturday just hours after Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel that left hundreds dead and thousands wounded.

The announcement drew immediate condemnation from Gov. Kathy Hochul, who called the planned demonstration “abhorrent and morally repugnant.”

A couple hundred demonstrators turned out to the rally at West 43rd Street and Broadway, shouting “Free Palestine!” and holding up signs saying, “End all US aid to Israel” and “Palestine will be free.”

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[alandemaio]

AOC should immediately be send to Gaza as American ambassador in the region.

[g_ig_stwi__E]

A community slowly showing its true colours

[nameme]

Its hard to imagine standing behind a culture that has no respect for basic human rights,

[Onix.]

I dare any of them to go hold a Pride flag in Palestine, and please video tape it so we can see just how prideful you are.

[pistonburner]

A pro-Palestine rally right after a terrorist attack including crimes against humanity is not a neutral political protest/event. It is not about general politics of Palestine. It is specifically signifying support for those terror attacks and crimes against humanity.

[jordyb]

Imagine excusing a school shooter for killing random people bc the guys on the football team picked on him…. Those defending Hamas are disgusting .

[Chiefs]

How could anyone vote for democrats anymore?

[wb]

could you imagine AOC running through the tunnels in gaza ?? let her fly her little pride flag over there also ....

[arunava]

I wonder if any American would show soliderity with 9/11 terrorists in the same way as they are expressing solidarity with Hamas. It is sick mentality to support terrorism.

[Reine-]

I love how the U.S arrests people for using the wrong pronouns, but not those who express their support for a terrorist organization that has slaughtered and tortured innocent civilians

[mengel]

These screaming haters are enjoying the Freedoms, which they NEVER extend to any NON-MUSLIM.

[jacobm-]

When 9/11 happened many Muslim student danced in the halls of my school cheering death to America and throwing books and papers in celebrations. They got expelled.

[gera]

Why wasn't anyone arrested for hate crimes or hate speech?

[KenHassin-yixq]

What’s happening to our country? Disgusting 🤮!!!! The end is near 😑

[johnmariatucker]

Most of these people would be dead if hamas was given the chance.

[oldschoole]

Going to be funny when LGBTQIA+ and their allies realize Hamas is not on their side. 🥴

[dval]

Thank you Jesus for being our savior and our guiding light.

[hoosierdaddy]

The squad thinks it`s ok for babies being beheaded. They have to go !

[janventer]

The people screaming the loudest, is generally the dumbest and most ignorant. And, Hamas' attack, at least from where I'm looking, resembles what isis' did. So, how has this attack helped the Palestinian people? What has it achieved other than anger people who are fatigued from terrorism? I fear that the arrogance on both sides will keep the conflict going for another century. Personally, I think arrogance should be the declared 8th deadly sin. Just me humble thoughts.

[viviansutherland]

They should investigate these people, get names of protesters, they should not be able to stand openly with hate