New York Jewish Residents Want Action Against Unpermitted Demonstrations

Published on May 2, 2024

NEW YORK—The Israeli embassy in midtown Manhattan is the last place Hillary Barr expected to experience anti-Semitism. “I was holding an American and Israeli flag and I was attacked,” Ms. Barr told The Epoch Times, saying the protesters were supporting terrorists. “They are not protesters. They are radical Islamic militants who are here to destroy this country.” Ms. Barr, 64, is among the New Yorkers who attended a Committee on Public Safety meeting at City Hall on May 1 to request that the New York City Council enforce rules for protests. Another concerned resident, Jeanne Sprenger, also expressed frustration with city officials....

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