NYPD Investigates Assault on Pro-Israel Advocate at NYC Protest

Todd Richman was attacked while displaying an Israeli flag during a pro-Palestinian demonstration on the anniversary of Hamas' invasion.

Todd Richman, a leader of the Democratic Majority for Israel, was assaulted at a pro-Palestinian protest in Union Square, New York.
Footage shows Richman being struck in the face with a flagpole and a tambourine, resulting in a bloody nose.
The NYPD Hate Crime Task Force is investigating the incident as a potential hate crime; no arrests have been made yet.
The attack occurred amid heightened tensions on the one-year anniversary of Hamas' attack on Israel, which sparked widespread protests.
The Anti-Defamation League and local officials condemned the attack, citing a rise in antisemitic violence and urging vigilance at protests.