The pro-Palestinian movement has recently mounted protests at houses of worship, sparking anger and condemnation as examples of targeted harassment and intimidation, with some critics accusing them of trying to scare children. ing.
At least three protests have taken place at houses of worship in the tri-state area in the past two weeks.
After thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in Times Square for “Palestinian Land Day,” some protested at Easter Vigil. At St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City on Saturday evening.
During the service, chants of “Free, Free Palestine” rang out. Protesters were quickly removed from the scene shortly afterward, and many did not approve of the violence.
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There is an alarming trend in which pro-Palestinians target Christian and Jewish religious events.
Other protests organized by pro-Palestinian groups similarly targeted synagogues. One event, held Monday at the B’nai Yeshurun Congregation in Teaneck, New Jersey, featured volunteers from ZAKA, an organization that collects the body parts of terrorist victims and gives them a respectful burial. It was something to be praised.
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“When we entered the blood-soaked room, we saw no signs of gunshots or explosions. There, the Hamas terrorists did not use guns to kill the victims, but instead used axes to mutilate them.” said Greiniman. he witnessed.
Pro-Palestinian groups claimed that ZAKA was reinforcing “false claims inciting Gaza genocide.”
”[ZAKA] Bari[ies] “These are small fragments of Jewish bodies that were targeted by this Hamas terrorist attack,” Jason Greenblatt, a former White House special envoy to the Middle East who participated in the counter-protest, told Fox News Digital. “I think this is pure intimidation. Pure harassment.”
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Greenblatt said it was the second time in a Jewish neighborhood that “absolutely evil” outsiders had come to “terrorize the town” and “try to scare the children.”
“This shows the essence of what these people really want to do. And by the way, it’s not just hatred against Jews. Many of these people hate America,” he said.
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“From a lot of the footage I’ve seen…the signs are [present]… They want to destroy what America stands for, they don’t support peace,” he said. “They have very anti-American sentiment. And it goes far beyond Teaneck. I hope people pay attention because it could cause damage. It could cause tremendous damage across America. If people don’t wake up and pay attention to it and fight it.”
Greenblatt shared some footage of the event with X, describing it as a “showdown between loved ones.” [America] & [Israel], Proud Jews, Gentiles, and Proud Americans vs. Spreaders of Hatred and Confusion. ”
On Wednesday, pro-Palestinian groups held a protest at Young Israel in Woodmere, which was hosting an Israeli real estate event. The synagogue has reinforced local police and its own security team to “monitor the situation and maintain order.”
In an email, synagogue leaders wrote to their congregations: “We wanted to contact you regarding an anti-Israel protest scheduled for tomorrow evening during an Israeli real estate event at our shul. We are concerned about the safety of our members and our community. and to protect their peace of mind.” These are of paramount importance to us and we want to assure you that we are taking proactive steps to ensure a safe environment for everyone involved. ”
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“Targeting places of worship to protest war is terrible. It only creates a risk of violence, undermines dialogue, and affects innocent individuals.” Stop Antisemitism’s Liora Rez he told FOX News Digital. “But these factors cannot stop the radical ‘Free Palestine’ movement.”
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Pro-Palestinian movements have also held protests at other religious sites, including a Christmas fundraiser for blind children in December.
Protesters carried Palestinian flags, stomped the stage and shouted about Gaza before being dragged away by security.
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Greenblatt said he remains hopeful that peace is possible between Israel and the Palestinians, but explained that it will require a change in leadership and the elimination of the terrorist organization Hamas.
“So the issue is, of course, especially leadership. And yes, I always remain hopeful,” he said. “Until Hamas is eradicated…” [there] Very little is actually said or done. But I think when that happens… someday, a good, fruitful, honest, rational, sincere discussion will take place, and maybe something will happen in the future. ”
FOX News’ Stephanie Price contributed to this report.
