All articles tagged with #pro israel rally
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Sky News
A man attacked a pro-Israel rally in Boulder, Colorado, using petrol bombs and a makeshift flamethrower, injuring six people, as the FBI investigates it as a targeted terror attack amid rising tensions over Israel's conflict in Gaza.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
Four students at Hillcrest High School in Queens, New York, were arrested for allegedly assaulting school safety agents who were trying to break up a fight. The incident occurred less than a week before a mob of students targeted a teacher who had attended a pro-Israel rally. Video footage of the assault on one NYPD officer was shared on social media. Three NYPD school officers were injured during the altercation. The students, aged 15 and 16, were issued juvenile reports. The incidents have raised concerns about violence and discipline in the school, with calls for a thorough investigation and potential closure.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Haaretz
Students at a New York City high school ran riot for hours after discovering a teacher had attended a pro-Israel rally, leading to the teacher being evacuated by police. Mayor Eric Adams condemned the incident as a display of antisemitism.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Daily Mail
A Jewish teacher at Hillcrest High School in Queens was forced to hide in her classroom as students rampaged through the hallways, demanding her firing for attending a pro-Israel rally. The students, waving Palestine flags, rioted for two hours after images of the teacher at the rally surfaced. Administrators and NYPD officers rushed to her aid, locking her room door. The teacher, who had been an educator for 23 years, expressed her shock at the calls for violence against her and called for respectful discussions on challenging topics. The incident highlights the growing anti-Semitism in the city following recent events in Israel.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Washington Post
Thousands of people are expected to gather in Washington D.C. for a pro-Israel rally organized by the Jewish Federations of North America and the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations. The rally aims to show solidarity with Israel, combat rising antisemitism, and demand the release of hostages abducted by Hamas. President Biden has supported Israel in rejecting recent demands for a cease-fire by pro-Palestinian protesters. The rally is expected to draw a massive crowd, with organizers anticipating 100,000 attendees. The event will emphasize the urgent need to release the hostages and express gratitude towards Biden and American lawmakers who have backed Israel.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WPEC
Thousands of people gathered in Boca Raton for a pro-Israel rally, demanding the release of innocent Israeli hostages and showing their support for Israel. The event featured speeches from community and world leaders, including Ben Shapiro and David Friedman. The community vows to continue supporting Israel and the Israeli Defense Forces until all hostages are released and the war is over.