Security Concerns Surround Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting Event in NYC

New York City police have issued a confidential warning ahead of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting ceremony, stating that protests related to the Israel-Hamas conflict could disrupt the event. While there is currently no specific or credible threat, the police advisory highlights the heightened risk environment during the holiday season and the potential for malicious actors to target mass gatherings and iconic locations. The warning comes after disruptions at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and a shooting incident in Vermont. The document emphasizes the possibility of demonstrators using the tree lighting ceremony to draw attention to their causes, potentially posing a security risk.