The increased security measures are not limited to New York. Israeli authorities have urged vigilance globally, while the FBI in the United States is closely monitoring the situation and working with law enforcement agencies to identify and prevent potential threats.
In France, a ban on pro-Palestinian demonstrations was imposed as French authorities feared potential disruptions of public order.
French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said: “Pro-Palestinian demonstrations must be prohibited because they are likely to generate disturbances to the public order.” The minister said that organizing such protests would result in arrests.
Darmanin called upon the police to ensure the security of locations frequently visited by French Jews, including synagogues and schools. He underscored that any foreign national engaged in acts of anti-Semitism on French soil would face immediate expulsion.
In New York, there has also been a report of a possible anti-Palestinian hate crime. The hate crimes division of the NYPD is currently investigating an assault case in Brooklyn. In the particular incident, it was reported that individuals inside three vehicles were displaying Israeli flags and began shouting derogatory comments directed at three men. The pedestrians responded by shouting “Free Palestine” after which the group exited their vehicles and allegedly physically attacked one of the men, an 18-year-old.
As the “Day of Rage” unfolds, Jewish communities worldwide, including those in New York, remain on high alert, hoping for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict and an end to the fear and uncertainty that currently surrounds them.
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