"Around 6 p.m. Tuesday, I witnessed pro-Palestinian radicals descend upon Midtown Manhattan to commemorate one of the darkest days in recent history: The Oct. 7, 2023, massacre of innocent Israelis by Hamas terrorists. It was such a disgusting spectacle on so many levels: masked thugs parading up Sixth Avenue, chanting the antisemitic slogan "From the river to the sea" and "Israel does not exist," terrorizing people as they left work."
"The demo should provide a wake-up call to the city's political class including its business leaders ahead of next month's mayoral election, which is set to bring even more appalling behavior. The fact that they remain largely asleep makes the situation New Yorkers face all the more horrifying. It must be noted that the protest necessitated a large police presence that diligently prevented an all-out riot given the volatile nature of the crowd."
"That night, I was scheduled to attend a concert at Carnegie Hall. As I made my way uptown, dodging a series of near brawls between various factions of protesters, I struck up a conversation with a police officer and asked a question all New Yorkers should be asking themselves: "How is any of this legal?" City Hall is currently occupied by an ex-cop named Eric Adams, though not for much longer."
Pro-Palestinian protesters assembled outside News Corp headquarters and later descended on Midtown Manhattan to mark Oct. 7. Masked participants chanted antisemitic slogans such as "From the river to the sea" and "Israel does not exist," and they reportedly terrorized commuters. Hundreds halted rush-hour traffic to broadcast their messages. The demonstration required a substantial police presence that prevented a broader riot. The protest is presented as a warning to the city's political and business leaders ahead of the mayoral election. Concerns about city leadership, public safety, subways, and homelessness were cited alongside questions about the legality of the demonstrations.
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