NEW YORK, NY – Mayor Eric Adams of New York City strongly criticized a protest in Times Square that moved to the Israeli Consulate General’s Office in New York. This demonstration came in the wake of a violent attack on Israel.
“Throughout the day, I’ve been monitoring the protest that started in Times Square and that moved through our streets to outside the Israeli Consulate General’s Office in New York,” Mayor Adams stated.
The mayor expressed his disgust at the protesters’ support for acts of terrorism during such a critical time when innocent lives are being lost in Israel. “At a moment when innocent people are being slaughtered and children kidnapped in Israel, it is disgusting that this group of extremists would show support for terrorism. I reject this. New York City rejects this. Do not use our streets to spread your hate,” he added.
Highlighting the city’s close ties with Israel, Mayor Adams reminded that New York City has the largest Jewish population globally outside of Israel. “New York City stands side by side with Israel every day — but we do so with extra resolve tonight,” he concluded.