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Pro-Palestinian demonstrators burned an American flag in New York City

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On Friday, pro-Palestinian demonstrators set fire to the American flag during a protest. new york city.

Demonstrators gathered around a lit American flag during a rally outside the pro-Israel group American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIRPAC).

“Genocide Joe! We have to go!” a protester can be heard shouting in the video.

“Free Palestine! Free Palestine!” could be heard shouting.

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burnt flag (@NewYorkCityPeople)

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A group of pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered around a burning American flag in front of AIPAC's headquarters in Manhattan. (@NewYorkCityPeople)

The following video shows New York City Police Department (NYPD) officers arresting protesters who were stationed in front of AIPAC headquarters.

“Oh my god,” the woman being arrested can be heard screaming.

“This is paid for by your tax dollars!” the woman continued to scream as the police arrested her. “They are financing the genocide in Gaza.”

Protesters arrested by New York City police

A female pro-Palestinian demonstrator said during her arrest that taxpayer funds were being used for “genocide” in Gaza. (@NewYorkCityPeople)

While being subdued by police, the woman continued to rant, comparing the New York City Police Department and the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to the KKK.

“NYPD, KKK, IDF, they're all the same,” the group could be heard shouting.

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On Friday, January 26th, a pro-Palestinian demonstrator was arrested in Manhattan, New York City. (@NewYorkCityPeople)

Later in the video, NYPD officers are seen confronting the protesters.

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“We're just trying to keep the peace,” one officer was heard telling the protesters. “Please leave without permission.”

“Shut up, shut up,” a protester can be heard replying to officers.

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Police remove pro-Israel demonstrators. They told the man they were going to remove him for his safety. (@NewYorkCityPeople)

A pro-Israel supporter wearing a kippah head was seen being escorted away by police as pro-Palestinian demonstrators cheered his removal.

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“We're just trying to keep you safe,” an NYPD officer can be heard saying.

Fox News Digital has reached out to the NYPD.

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