Security increases as pro-Israel and pro-Palestine protesters take to streets

Police are stepping up patrols as rallies and vigils have continued to grow in numbers across the U.S. both in support of Israel and Palestinian. Law enforcement continue to monitor potential threats to mosques and synagogues as tensions rise.

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[MayanMe]

Supporting Hamas is wrong! And those who do that should be charged with hate crimes

[anthonyangelo]

How do we in america let them rally for terror attacks

[ssilent]

You can support the people of Palestine without supporting Hamas

[philpyung]

Remember, diversity is strength. Seems like chaos and division, but it's strength.

[d.wmjoseph]

I’m pro-neither side. Its their conflict and we should stay out of it.

[leonardodakimchi]

"You either die a hero, or live long enough to see yourself become the villain."

[Ricky-gi]

Watching privileged Americans yell and scream about “my people” is hilarious.

[cherryfireice]

I haven't forgotten 9/11. So these protestors saying Hamas did terrible things but. There is no "but". A week ago there were children on both sides who were playing like the kids in my neighborhood. Now they are gone, with more to be gone. If you are going to pick a fight, have some honor about it.

[marcoylagan]

I will not let innocent people die I will send my love to Israel 🇮🇱🇺🇸

[lsthree]

Would be nice if they just left America. We don't want that drama here, we have enough to deal with.

[ericeandco]

This is what happens when we allow citizens that are not Americans first and foremost.

[yesno]

Who knew diversity and popcorn goes this well together. Looks like I will be needing more popcorn.

[barrymicockner]

Why would anyone suppory palestine lol

[robin]

New York, is this another city in Israel?

[Mubeentrust]

And what about killing children in palestine .???

[ricohernandezjr.]

Why don’t they just go back where they came from and fight…

[crawwwfishh]

Welcome to your great melting pot. D. E. I.

[davidwilfong]

I couldn't imagine walking up to my boss and saying o I have to have time off so I can protest about a different country

[marvink]

Can you imagine the reaction of Americans if Arab Americans held these kind of massive public rallies right after 9 11. My God what would have been the response by American citizens if that had happened.

[ranjitkaur-mmyj]

Isreali people have right to live peacefully on this earth.