Pro-Palestinian Protesters Disrupt October 7 Victims Vigil in New York
Summarized from i24NEWS English by baba
Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted a vigil for October 7 attack victims in New York's Union Square Park on Wednesday, forcing organizers to relocate the event. Demonstrators heckled New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, calling him a "traitor" and accusing him of succumbing to "Zionist" pressure. The vigil, organized by Israelis for Peace, continued despite chants and the display of a Hamas flag. No arrests were reported.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted an October 7 victims vigil in New York City's Union Square Park.
- New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani was heckled and called a "traitor" by demonstrators at the event.
- Protesters displayed a Hamas flag and a portrait of Yahya Sinwar during the disruption.
- The vigil, organized by Israelis for Peace, was relocated behind police barriers.
- No physical confrontations or arrests were reported despite exchanges between groups.
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