Controversial Facebook Photo Sparks Student Protest at NYC School
Students at Hillcrest High School in Queens, New York, staged a protest after discovering a Facebook photo of a teacher showing support for Israel. TikTok videos showed students running through the school halls, while a group attempted to enter the teacher's classroom. The teacher was placed in a locked office for her safety. The incident prompted police intervention, and the teacher was eventually escorted out of the school. New York Mayor Eric Adams condemned the antisemitic behavior, emphasizing that it will not be tolerated. The teacher expressed feeling shaken and called for a safe school environment for all.