Attendees of the vigil responded by confronting the protesters, with one participant calling a demonstrator a "nazi" over the images displayed. Organizers stated that the Union Square vigil is held on a regular basis to advocate for hostages and for those in Gaza.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Hundreds of Masked Protesters Storm Israelis for Peace Vigil in NYC
World13 days ago
Masked demonstrators entered an 'Israelis for Peace' gathering in New York City's Union Square to confront participants and occupy seating during a speech. The group, which included hundreds of individuals, held images of Yahya Sinwar and shouted slogans such as "Long Live Hamas" and "Globalize the Intifada" to disrupt the event.
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