On Saturday afternoon, a pro-Palestinian protest gathered outside the Brooklyn Museum, next door to the Lubavitch Hasidic Jewish headquarters.
The “Flood Brooklyn for Palestine” protest drew thousands of demonstrators who held signs reading “Free Palestine” and “Zionism is Terrorism.”
Other posters read: “Biden is funding genocide” and “Occupation is a crime.”
Among the demonstrators were members of the Orthodox Jewish community, who carried signs reading “Judaism condemns the State of Israel” and “Zionists are fanning the fire.”
Among the demonstrators were members of the Orthodox Jewish community, who carried signs reading “Judaism condemns the State of Israel” and “Zionists are fanning the fire.”
A protester holds up a controversial sign in front of the Brooklyn Museum on Saturday afternoon
On Saturday afternoon, a pro-Palestinian protest gathered outside the Brooklyn Museum, next door to the Lubavitch Hasidic Jewish headquarters
The “Flood Brooklyn for Palestine” protest drew hundreds of demonstrators who held signs reading “Free Palestine” and “Zionism is Terrorism.”
The planned march, coming as Israel announced it had entered the second “phase” of its war against Hamas, began at 3 p.m. Saturday on Eastern Parkway
Other posters read: “Biden is funding genocide” and “Occupation is a crime.”
The NYPD had a heavy presence on foot, with bikes and helicopters visible overhead.
A source told the New York Post that between 1,500 and 1,800 officers are expected to be stationed along the route.
A video also emerged of an area Starbucks covered in stickers, one of which read: “Zionism is terrorism.”
Another sticker on the chain’s door read: “Zionist donors and trustees, hands off our universities,” while another read: “From the United States to Palestine. Abolish the settler state.”
A Starbucks employee is seen closing the doors of the establishment as protesters continue to place stickers over them.
In a flyer posted on Instagram by organizer Within Our Lifetimes praising the protest, he warned: “The more they try to silence us, the louder we become.”
“From all over the city and all over the world, from all communities and national liberation struggles, united in the defense of Gaza and all of Palestine, until liberation and return in our lifetime,” the post said.
One protester told the New York Post: “I personally don’t believe the state of Israel should exist.” “I don’t believe we have to give the land back to Palestine.”
Stickers reading “Free Palestine” and “Zionism is Terrorism” are plastered across Starbucks windows in Brooklyn as thousands of Palestine supporters continue to march through the streets of Brooklyn.
The Starbucks location has closed its doors. pic.twitter.com/ZiRwHsJlXh
— Oliya Scootercaster 🛴 (@ScooterCasterNY) October 28, 2023
A source told the New York Post that between 1,500 and 1,800 officers are expected to be stationed along the route
Jewish people were warned earlier this week to avoid the area for safety reasons due to ongoing protests
Here, protesters are seen outside the Barclays Center waving flags and holding signs reading “Stop the Palestinian Holocaust.”
The planned march, coming as Israel announced it had entered the second “phase” of its war against Hamas, began at 3 p.m. Saturday on Eastern Parkway.
The museum is located in Crown Heights next to Park Slope and has a large Hasidic Jewish community with many shops, schools and synagogues.
Jewish people were warned earlier this week to avoid the area for safety reasons due to ongoing protests.
Citing a security source, COLlive.com reported: “Jews should definitely avoid the area.”
“There is no information at this time as to what direction the protest will take. “Locals should definitely stay away from Eastern Parkway in this area.”
The Big Apple, home to the world’s largest Jewish population outside of Israel, has been a hotbed of protests since the conflict began earlier this month.
Early Thursday, thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched from Wall Street to City Hall to protest against U.S. arms makers and investment firms, and dozens of others rioted across the country and the world.
Mayor Eric Adams said Thursday that 233 people had been arrested during more than 100 protests and rallies in the city.
This large-scale protest follows a similar pro-Palestine demonstration on Friday evening at Grand Central Station in Manhattan.
Protesters could be heard shouting: “No more guns, no more war.” “Ceasefire is what we are fighting for.”
Footage has also emerged showing a large crowd attempting to enter the station but being held back by NYPD officers
At the “historic sit-in” in the main hall of the legendary Manhattan train station, demonstrators were heard shouting: “No more guns, no more war.” “Ceasefire is what we are fighting for.”
According to the New York Police Department, at least 200 people were arrested in Grand Central, and protest organizers estimated the number at over 300.
The footage also showed a large crowd attempting to enter the precinct but being held back by NYPD officers who attempted to calm the situation.
There were signs around the hall that read: “Palestinians should be free.”
Others said: “Mourn the dead and fight like hell for the living,” and another called for an immediate ceasefire in the region.
According to the New York police, at least 200 people were arrested, and protest organizers estimated the number at over 300.
Due to the demonstration, the Metropolitan Transit Authority was forced to close Grand Central Terminal.