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Jewish New Yorkers and families of hostages held by Hamas participated in the annual Israel Day Parade in midtown Manhattan, calling for the release of Israeli hostages amid heightened NYPD security and rising antisemitism. The event saw support from local officials and residents, emphasizing solidarity and the right of Israel to defend itself.
A masked protester disrupted New York City's Israel Day Parade with a sign reading "Kill Hostages Now," leading to a tense standoff between anti-Israel demonstrators and pro-Israeli supporters. The NYPD intervened to prevent violence. The parade featured families of hostages taken by Hamas on Oct. 7, amid heightened security due to recent antisemitic incidents.
The NYPD enforced strict security measures at the Israel Day Parade in Midtown Manhattan, ordering officers to arrest any trespassing protesters without hesitation while ensuring free speech rights were not violated. Despite heightened tensions and a confrontation between pro-Israel supporters and anti-Israel protesters, no arrests were reported by mid-afternoon. The parade took place amid ongoing protests and antisemitic incidents following the recent Israel-Hamas conflict.