In Brooklyn, a woman endured harassment from a pro-Israeli group during protests against Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir. Documented on video, the incident involved chants, racial slurs, and objects thrown at her by mostly Orthodox Jewish men. New York City Mayor Eric Adams confirmed that the NYPD is looking into the matter, along with previous protests that have occurred during Ben Gvir's US visit. The woman, concerned for her safety, later called for a hate crimes investigation, reflecting the intense atmosphere surrounding the protests linked to the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The woman, who did not want to be named due to security concerns, told CNN that she was initially reluctant to file a police report on the incident. But on Monday, she released a statement demanding an immediate hate crimes investigation and action from city and state officials.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Sunday the NY Police Department was investigating a series of incidents at the protests, and said initial reports indicated a 'woman was surrounded and subjected to vile threatening by counter-protestors.'
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