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Anti-Israel ‘rage playdate’ held outside Sen. Schumer’s home without permit

The NYPD was not toying with a group of anti-Israel demonstrators who brought their children to a demonstration in front of Sen. Chuck Schumer's home in Brooklyn on Saturday.

About 60 people gathered outside the Schumer's Prospect Park West building for what they called an “angry playdate,” where they colored about “Zionist bullying” and called out President-elect Donald Trump for the Jewish state. He also called for the suspension of funding.

On Saturday, family members gathered near Schumer's Brooklyn residence for an “angry playdate” where they colored and wrote letters in support of the senator's support for Palestine. Kevin C. Downs of the New York Post
Participants gathered on the other side of barricades set up to block off Schumer's residence. Kevin C. Downs of the New York Post

However, the NYPD quickly removed the protesters and blocked the street, saying the agitators did not have permits.

The parents clashed with the officers, calling them “dictators” and shouting “KKK NYPD.”

One organizer told officers: “I'm going to sue you guys.”

“Schumer, Schumer, in time Palestine will be liberated,” some chanted, while others held signs that read “Israel kills Palestinian children.”

“Chuck Schumer enables genocide,” one organizer claimed.

Saturday's event drew about 40 adults and 20 children. Kevin C. Downs of the New York Post

Mr. Schumer's office did not immediately respond to inquiries from the Post.

Children's activity books featuring characters created by Palestinian cartoonist Naji al-Ali were distributed on Saturday amid speeches by organizers who declined to identify themselves.

“Children like me keep losing our homes to Zionist bullies,” the character Handara is quoted as saying.

This workbook was created by the Palestinian Feminist Collective. Palestinian Feminist Collective recent reports By the Network Contagion Research Institute and the advocacy group New York City Public School Alliance.

The report outlined PFC's promotion of resources allegedly associated with the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, a U.S.-designated terrorist organization.

“Schumer, Schumer, you'll see, Palestine will be liberated,” chants rang out, while signs read “Israel kills Palestinian children.” Kevin C. Downs of the New York Post
The “Angry Playdate” was organized by the Pal Awda Mothers' Committee, Mamas 4 Free Palestine and the Palestine Feminist Collective, according to the flyer. Kevin C. Downs of the New York Post

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