On Tuesday night, Borough Park, Brooklyn experienced a tense rally organized by anti-Israel groups, mainly the Pal-Awda organization. Protestors disrupted the predominantly Jewish neighborhood, drawing significant police presence to separate them from a gathered crowd of pro-Israel counterprotesters. The atmosphere escalated as anti-Israel demonstrators faced harassment from local residents, resulting in reports of violence. Major Democratic leaders condemned the antisemitism exhibited during the protest, asserting the necessity to safeguard the Jewish community against hate speech and actions targeting them, further emphasizing the importance of unity against such growing antisemitism in society.
The vile and antisemitic rhetoric directed at Jewish residents in Borough Park is unacceptable and unconscionable... protect our Jewish brothers and sisters who are under assault.
Protestors were spat on, kicked, harassed and maced by area residents, highlighting the palpable tensions within the community.
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