The streets of Brooklyn were filled with protesters as anti-Israel agitators staged a “seder on the street” protest in front of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s home. The demonstration was organized by pro-Palestinian groups in response to the Senate passing a $95 billion emergency foreign aid package to Israel, Gaza, and Ukraine.
Photos from the protest showed large groups of demonstrators gathering outside Schumer’s Brooklyn residence, urging him to support an end to the U.S. providing weapons to Israel for its ongoing conflict in Gaza. Following speeches from pro-Palestinian leaders, several protesters were arrested by the New York Police Department (NYPD), although the exact number of arrests was not immediately disclosed.
The protest at Schumer’s home is just one of many anti-Israel demonstrations that have erupted in New York City in recent days. Columbia University, Yale, and New York University have also seen a surge in protests, with hundreds of students and others being arrested. In response to the escalating tensions, Columbia University has decided to cancel in-person classes.
The situation continues to unfold as tensions rise in the region. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
