Demands Against West Bank Settlements Spark Clash
Protest opposed immigration and West Bank settlements, citing 80k+ settlers.
Demonstrators chanted 'Globalize the intifada' and 'Death to the IDF'.
NYPD responded around 7 p.m. to clashes.
Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani opposed protest language, concerned about settlements beyond Green Line.
Mayor Eric Adams and Gov. Kathy Hochul condemned demonstration as unacceptable.
Antisemitic incidents account for 55.69% of hate crimes since Oct 7, 2023.
City advocates called for legislation with $1k fines and 6-month jail.
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