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NYC Subway Protester Arrested After Leading Antisemitic Chant

Anas Saleh charged with coercion following viral video incident during pro-Palestinian protest

  • Saleh turned himself in after NYPD released a wanted poster with his image.
  • The incident occurred on June 10 at Union Square station during a protest.
  • Saleh's chant demanded 'Zionists' identify themselves and leave the train.
  • The protest was part of broader tensions and antisemitic acts in NYC since Oct. 7.
  • Officials, including Mayor Adams and Gov. Hochul, condemned the incident as a hate crime.
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