Pro-Palestinian demonstrators protested near the Edmond J. Safra Synagogue in Brooklyn, where far-right Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir was scheduled to speak. The protest escalated tensions in the area, leading to clashes with police and counterprotesters, resulting in several arrests. This event was part of ongoing demonstrations that had taken place in Brooklyn neighborhoods with large Orthodox Jewish populations. Previous gatherings outside another significant religious site also escalated into significant confrontations, indicating a growing divide and concern around Mr. Ben-Gvir's appearances in the community.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators clashed with police and counterprotesters near a Brooklyn synagogue where Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir was expected to speak, leading to several arrests.
The protest created tensions in Brooklyn's Orthodox neighborhoods, with previous days of demonstrations leading up to this significant event involving pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel groups.
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