Protesters take to streets over Israeli settlement sales in New York City

Large Crowd Demonstrates Against Israeli Settlement Sales Event in New York City

A gathering of hundreds of people protested outside a Manhattan synagogue on Wednesday, where an event was being held by an Israeli real estate company linked to the sale of properties in the occupied West Bank. The protesters clashed with police officers who were present at the scene.

The demonstration took place during an Israeli real estate conference that was being hosted at the synagogue. According to reports, the conference featured speakers and presentations related to the sale of properties in the West Bank, which is a disputed territory claimed by both Israelis and Palestinians.

Eyewitnesses described the atmosphere as tense, with protesters shouting slogans and waving signs criticizing the Israeli government’s policies towards the Palestinian population. Police officers attempted to maintain order, but some protesters reportedly pushed against them, leading to brief clashes.

The event was held at a synagogue in Manhattan, which is a predominantly Jewish neighborhood. The location of the conference has been criticized by some as being insensitive to the local community and others who may be affected by Israeli policies towards Palestine.

The exact number of people involved in the protest and the number of injuries sustained during the clashes are not yet known. The police department released a statement confirming that officers were present at the scene, but did not provide further details on the incident.

Source: Al Jazeera