Anti-Zionist protesters rallied near a synagogue and Jewish school in New York City, chanting support for Hamas and other inflammatory slogans. The demonstration, organized by the Pal-Awda activist group, targeted a real estate event held at the Young Israel synagogue in the Kew Gardens Hills neighborhood. Police maintained a heavy presence, keeping protesters and counter-protesters separated and away from the synagogue entrance, while nearby schools closed early due to safety concerns.
The protest marked an escalation in rhetoric, with coordinated chants for Hamas, which has not previously occurred at such events in the city. Jewish residents expressed alarm over the disturbance in their quiet neighborhood, citing fears for their children's safety. The event highlighted ongoing tensions surrounding real estate marketing events in Jewish communities and prompted calls for increased security measures around houses of worship.

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