Overview
- Less than an hour before start time, Pal-Awda called off its planned protest of a Nefesh B’Nefesh event on Wednesday, and the event proceeded as scheduled.
- The group says it still intends to protest an Israel real-estate gathering in Queens on Thursday, with the location to be revealed on the day of the event.
- Pal-Awda previously led a disruptive November rally outside Park East Synagogue where hostile chants were reported, which NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch later described as “turmoil.”
- Newly inaugurated Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces scrutiny after rescinding IHRA-related executive orders as officials such as Assemblyman Sam Berger press for strong safeguards and NYPD precincts coordinate with community groups.
- Gov. Kathy Hochul is pursuing “safety zones” around houses of worship, but the policy will not take effect in time for this week’s demonstrations.