Hundreds Protest Israeli Real Estate Event in New Jersey
The event, featuring properties in Israel and the West Bank, sparked controversy and calls for a federal investigation.
- Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in Teaneck, New Jersey, to demonstrate against an Israeli real estate fair held at a local synagogue.
- The fair, organized by My Home in Israel, showcased properties in Israel and the occupied West Bank, drawing criticism for promoting settlements considered illegal under international law.
- Protesters, including members of Jewish organizations, called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and condemned the event as an endorsement of Jewish supremacy and ethnic cleansing.
- Counter-protesters and a heavy police presence were reported, with calls for recognizing the violence faced by Palestinians in the West Bank.
- The event has led to calls for a federal investigation, citing concerns over the use of a house of worship to promote properties in disputed territories.