‘Long live Hamas,’ Pro-Palestinian protesters yell at Jewish couple during New York rally

The video shows two pro-Palestinian demonstrators, with their faces covered, repeatedly shouted “long live Hamas” in front of a Jewish couple

Published on: Dec 22, 2023, 10:29:53 IST

By Sumanti Sen

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A viral video shows two pro-Palestinian protesters yelling “long live Hamas” at a Jewish couple during rallies that took place in front of the New York Public Library Thursday night, December 21.

Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered to call for a ceasefire. At the same time, a group of counter-protesters expressed their support for Israel. This happened in Midtown Manhattan. The two sides often came face to face, confronting each other.

The video shows two pro-Palestinian demonstrators, with their faces covered, repeatedly shouted “long live Hamas” in front of a Jewish couple. They also waved Palestinian flags. Police eventually ordered the pro-Palestinian pair to move away.

On the pro-Israel demonstrators’ side of the street, protestors waved the Jewish state’s blue-and-white flag and held signs reading, “No ceasefire, eliminate Hamas.”

‘I don't think these Jewish citizens are safe’

People condemned the pro-Palestinian protesters yelling at the Jewish couple in the comment section of the video. “The love and support Hamas so much they should move to a country where Hamas has authority. This country does not want Hamas to rule so stop shoving it at us,” one user wrote. “@NYCMayor I don't think these Jewish citizens are safe in your city,” one user said, while another wrote, “These aren't peaceful protesters, they are violent rioters. Imagine if those cops weren't there.” “These people are truly HORRIFYING,” said one user. Another wrote, “This is so wildly gross. No different than long love the nazis or long live Isis. These cowards need not remove their masks. We see you.”

“@NYCMayor what in gods name is happening in New York City? You’re allowing these terrorist mobs to run rampage and threaten Jews right on the street. This is disgraceful. What are you doing about it? Apparently nothing,” one user said. Another wrote, “You can easily tell who the insane malevolent ones are. Hint - it’s not the Jewish couple.”

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Sumanti Sen
Sumanti Sen covers everything that’s happening in the US, from politics to entertainment, but her expertise lies in covering crime news. She has comprehensively chronicled the Idaho student murders, the Laken Riley and Iryna Zarutska cases, and the killing of Charlie Kirk, among other incidents. Over the years, she has interviewed several victims/families of victims of crimes seeking justice. She digs up stories that might otherwise remain unheard, and does her bit to ensure that victims and survivors’ voices are heard. Sumanti’s many years of experience also include interviews with Hamas attack survivors and mental health experts, among others. Her coverage of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and interviews with survivors of the tragedy, coupled with her other works including the Titan submersible coverage, earned her the Digi Journo of the Quarter award during her first year at Hindustan Times. Sumanti actively tracks missing person cases in the United States, and peruses Reddit and other social media platforms to bring to light cases that frequently elude public attention. She has extensively covered the disappearances of Nancy Guthrie, Thomas Medlin, Beau Mann, and Sudiksha Konanki, among others. When not at work, you will either find her with her novels, or with her beloved rescue pooches.Read More

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