"They were blocking the sidewalk, and employees of the temple weren't able to leave,"
"Officers responded and were able to disperse the crowd."
"disturbing outbreak of hate that resulted in arrests for battery and the destruction of property."
"No one should be targeted in the City of Los Angeles on account of their faith,"
Police arrested two people after a pro-Palestinian protest escalated at Wilshire Boulevard Temple's Audrey Irmas Pavilion in Koreatown. Protesters opposed a private public-safety symposium hosted by the Israeli Consulate that featured Israeli defense technology personnel, asserting Israeli defense technology used in Gaza would be brought to Los Angeles. Temple security detained individuals amid disruption, and officers dispersed the crowd. Temple representatives described the incident as a disturbing outbreak of hate, citing arrests for battery and property destruction. Mayor Karen Bass condemned the attacks as abhorrent and increased police presence at Koreatown worship sites.
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