NYC Mayor Honors Oct. 7 Victims Amid Pro-Palestinian Protests
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
New York City Mayor attended a memorial for the victims of the October 7 Hamas attack at Union Square, organized by Israelis for Peace.
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- NYC Mayor honored victims of the October 7 Hamas attack at a Union Square memorial.
- The memorial event was organized by Israelis for Peace and attended by former City Comptroller Brad Lander.
- Pro-Palestinian demonstrators protested simultaneously at Union Square and other city locations.
- Some protesters accused Mayor of abandoning past positions on the Palestinian issue.
New York City Mayor participated in a memorial event at Union Square on October 7, 2023, to commemorate the victims of the Hamas attack. He stood with a candle alongside participants in the ceremony, which was organized by the group Israelis for Peace. Former City Comptroller Brad Lander was also present. The event was held under heavy security, with dozens of police vehicles and counter-terrorism officers surrounding the square. Simultaneously, both memorial attendees and pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered in the plaza. Earlier that day, pro-Palestinian protests had taken place near New York City Hall, Columbia University, and other city locations.
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