The ambush occurred before the event's commemorative candles were extinguished, and the disruption took place while a speaker was addressing the crowd. State Assembly member Zohran Mamdani arrived at the square while pro-Hamas slogans were being shouted. Organizers of the event, which they hold on a regular basis, stated that the vigil is dedicated to advocating for both hostages and for Gaza.
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Protesters Chant Long Live Hamas as Zohran Mamdani Arrives at NYC Vigil
US Politics13 days ago
Democratic nominee for NY-10 Brad Lander stood with a peace gathering in New York City's Union Square as hundreds of masked individuals disrupted an October 7 vigil. The demonstrators swarmed the 'Israelis for Peace' event, waving posters of the late Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar and chanting 'Long Live Hamas' and 'Globalize the Intifada' to occupy seating. Vigil attendees confronted the protesters, accusing them of being 'nazis' as they clashed over the images displayed.
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