Pro-Palestinian protesters exchanged blows with counter-protesters outside a Los Angeles synagogue on Sunday, according to multiple reports.
The demonstration, organized by Palestinian Youth Movement LA and Code Pink LA, took place outside Adas Torah Synagogue. event Attacked Israeli property, turned violent as protesters arrived, Jerusalem Post reportPro-Palestinian protesters block of Entrance They stormed into the synagogue and multiple altercations broke out between the two groups before Los Angeles Police dispersed the protest. according to To CNN.
Pro-Palestinian protesters are protesting outside Adas Torah, blocking entry. Los Angeles Police arrive with non-lethal weapons. Pico Robertson, Los Angeles, California. pic.twitter.com/mhVQQgCQbq
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Pro-Palestinian demonstrators have been pelted with eggs during protests, while pro-Israeli demonstrators Covered In the blood Wrestled Video from the protest showed people falling to the ground. (Related: Pro-Palestinian student group shares document outlining how to attack police)
The much larger brawl in Pico Robertson, Louisiana, left at least one pro-Israel protester bloodied and numerous punches hurled at pro-Palestinian protesters. Bear clubs were swung in the air. Several other fights broke out. It was chaotic to say the least. pic.twitter.com/J5jBR9LkD8
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According to CNN, pro-Palestinian protesters chanted “Free Palestine from the river to the sea” and “Long live the Intifada.” refer The Palestinian uprising and the phrase “from the river to the sea” be criticized It was deemed anti-Semitic by Parliament.
The incident continues, with both crowds walking down Pico Robertson, occasionally fighting and exchanging a lot of insults. The pro-Palestinian protesters appear to be leaving or moving through the area, with pro-Israel demonstrators following them. pic.twitter.com/csRakK3ylU
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One arrest was made at the protest, and the individual is facing a misdemeanor charge of possessing a banned “spiked flag,” the Los Angeles Times reported. report.
The LAPD has started clearing one of the intersections, I saw a few platoons around Pico Robertson, and I also saw a few more pursuits and assaults throughout the neighborhood. pic.twitter.com/k1HdF93WRJ
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“Our comrades witnessed nothing unusual: madness, chaos, incitement, provocation and the use of physical force by the Zionists. [sic.] “Community and the LAPD” Code Pink LA Posts After the protest, the police department posted on Instagram: “Our members have been physically assaulted, pepper sprayed, bear sprayed, and attacked on their way back to their cars, yet the LAPD has done nothing to keep us safe and instead pushed and used fighting toys, causing more injuries.”
Several Democratic state leaders expressed criticism of the protests on social media.
“The violent confrontation that took place outside Adas Torah Synagogue in Los Angeles is horrific,” California Governor Gavin Newsom said. Said Sunday night. “There is no excuse for targeting a house of worship. There is no place for this type of anti-Semitic hatred in California.”
“[Sunday’s] “The violence in Pico-Robertson is abhorrent and blocking access to places of worship is unacceptable,” Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said, according to CNN. “I want to be clear that Los Angeles has no place in the world for anti-Semitism and violence, and we will find and hold accountable those responsible.”
According to CNN, the mayor ordered the Los Angeles Police Department to increase patrols in areas around synagogues and said he would meet with the police chief to discuss additional security measures.
“I strongly condemn the pro-Palestinian protesters who engaged in anti-Semitic attacks targeting the Adas Torah Synagogue and its members,” said California Rep. Ted Lieu. Posts About X.
Other pro-Palestinian protests have also turned violent in recent months, with some pro-Palestinian student groups distributing literature instructing demonstrators how to fight police and disrupt law enforcement.
Adas Torah Synagogue did not immediately respond to the Daily Caller News Foundation's request for comment.
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