Hateful anti-Israel mob descends on historic NYC synagogue, clashes with cops in rowdy protest

"A hateful mob of keffiyeh-clad anti-Israel protesters flooded the streets near a historic Manhattan synagogue Tuesday night — clashing with cops as they repeatedly shouted, ‘Israel should not exist.’

About 100 agitators waving Palestinian flags and banging drums swarmed about a half-block from Park East Synagogue, chanting, ‘Palestine will never die’ and ‘Stop the sale of stolen land’ during an event promoting real estate in Israel and the West Bank, according to shocking footage.

While the East 67th Street synagogue was sealed off by police barricades, footage captured the rowdy protesters clashing with cops who were trying to force their way past the barriers into the street.

Police yelled ‘Step back’ as they shoved the unruly crowd onto the sidewalk, video shows, while counter-protesters rallied nearby.

One officer suffered a leg injury in the chaos and was hospitalized, the NYPD said...

Mayor Zohran Mamdani — a staunch critic of Israel — has not commented on the protest.

The 7 p.m. protest was led by the anti-Israel activist group Pal-Awda NY/NJ, which promoted the rally with slogans such as ‘No settlers on stolen land’ and ‘Stop the sale of stolen Palestinian land.’

The antisemitic group previously spearheaded a November rally at the synagogue, where about 200 demonstrators heckled people attending an event hosted by Nefesh B’nefesh, a Zionist group that helps Jews immigrate from the US to Israel.

In response to the first protest, City Council Speaker Julie Menin crafted legislation to allow the NYPD to set up buffer zones around synagogues and other houses of worship to protect congregants.

The bill, which faced intense opposition from Mamdani’s allies, passed with a veto-proof 44-5 majority.

But the mayor dragged his feet and didn’t act on the bill until it automatically became law on April 25..."