Tariq Bazruk, a 20-year-old New York resident, has been sentenced to 17 months in prison for attacking Jewish individuals during pro-Palestinian demonstrations. Bazruk, who previously claimed family ties to Hamas, admitted to committing antisemitic hate crimes as part of a plea agreement. The attacks targeted pro-Israel demonstrators in Manhattan and near Columbia University. This case highlights ongoing tensions and violence surrounding protests related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.