NYC anti-Israel activists protest at synagogue against Israel real estate event

New York City witnessed another protest targeting an event focused on Israeli real estate, this time at a synagogue in Brooklyn. Anti-Israel groups, including Palestinian Assembly for Liberation Al-Awda, organized the demonstration, accusing the event of promoting illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank and violating anti-discrimination laws by restricting attendance to Jewish individuals with specific political leanings.

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Brick by brick, wall by wall, Zionism will fall

Chants like "Brick by brick, wall by wall, Zionism will fall" echoed during the protest, as seen in videos shared by demonstrators. The event organizer, Yaacov Epstein, sent an email to registrants urging them to attend and show resilience against intimidation, stating, "We will continue to build, grow, and stand strong together - and we will not allow those who wish to disturb the event to weaken our spirit and unity."

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We will continue to build, grow, and stand strong together - and we will not allow those who wish to disturb the event to weaken our spirit and unity

Law enforcement presence was significant, with barricades and hundreds of officers deployed to maintain order. New York State Senator Sam Sutton condemned the protest as an attempt to intimidate Jewish New Yorkers and called for official condemnation. This incident follows a similar protest held the previous week, highlighting ongoing tensions surrounding Israeli real estate events in the city.

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After their Manhattan event, the same Israeli real estate agencies are hosting an event in Brooklyn for settlers to buy property in 'Anglo neighborhoods' on Stolen Palestinian Land. They blatantly advertise illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank, such as Gush Etzion, Kfar Eldad, and Karnei Shomron, violating international law. Further, as attendance is restricted to Jewish people with particular political orientations, the event is in direct violation of housing and anti-discrimination laws.