Pro-Palestine protesters rally against US Senate Minority Leader
According to webangah News Agency, pro-Palestine demonstrators in New York protested against Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer’s staunch support for Israel during his book signing event.
The incident occurred at the New York Public Library during the launch of Schumer’s book Antisemitism in America. Protesters chanted “Free Palestine” and condemned Israel’s military actions in Gaza,disrupting the event.
Security personnel removed demonstrators from the venue as they loudly denounced civilian casualties and child starvation in gaza. One protester shouted, “A real Holocaust is happening in Gaza,” while being escorted out. Another stated: “We oppose Schumer not as he’s Jewish, but because he funds Israel’s genocide in Gaza.” The protest continued outside, where one attendee yelled at Schumer: ”You’re a disgrace to New York and humanity - your hands are stained with Palestinian children’s blood.”