Amid protests outside the Chabad Lubavitch World Headquarters in Brooklyn featuring pro-Palestinian activists and Orthodox Jews, two women were assaulted, illustrating rising tensions in New York City. The protests coincided with a visit from Israeli far-right Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, causing clashes. One woman, not affiliated with the protests, reported feeling terrorized by the group that attacked her, noting her injuries and fear of leaving her home. The social unrest prompted strong condemnations from local authorities and the Orthodox community, emphasizing the unacceptability of violence in the area.
Video of the incident outside the synagogue shows a large group of men and boys following and shoving a woman as a lone police officer tries to escort her away from the chaos.
I felt sheer terror. I realized at that point that I couldn't lead this mob of men to my home. I had nowhere to go.
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