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NYPD Investigates Assaults, Harassment During Protests Over Israeli Minister’s NYC Visit

Protests against Itamar Ben-Gvir’s U.S. visit led to violent clashes, canceled events, and growing concerns over hate-fueled incidents in Brooklyn.

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams speaks during a press conference at City Hall in Manhattan in New York City, U.S., March 24, 2025. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon/File Photo
Images taken from video show a woman and a police officer as they are pursued by a crowd of men in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, on Thursday, April 24, 2025. (AP Photo)

Overview

  • Far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s visit to New York City has sparked pro-Palestinian protests and pro-Israeli counter-protests, escalating into violence and arrests.
  • NYPD investigations are ongoing into multiple incidents of assault and harassment, including the arrest of Oscar Vidal on charges of assault, criminal mischief, and harassment.
  • Two women were reportedly targeted by counter-protesters during clashes, with one woman injured and another subjected to threats and physical attacks after being mistaken for a protester.
  • Mayor Eric Adams and local religious leaders have condemned the violence, emphasizing that hate and intimidation have no place in the city.
  • The Chabad-Lubavitch leadership denounced hate-filled rhetoric and violence from both sides, calling for accountability and adherence to peaceful values.