Pro-Hamas Chants Spark Outrage in New York City
New York Governor Kathy Hochul, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Mayor Zohran Mamdani have blasted a protest in Queens where pro-Hamas demonstrators chanted "we support Hamas" in front of a predominantly Jewish neighborhood. The chants were captured on video and quickly went viral, drawing swift condemnation from local leaders.
The protest saw pro-Hamas supporters waving Palestinian flags while chanting support for the terrorist organization. Hamas is designated as a terrorist group by the US government, and providing material support to such groups is prohibited under federal law.
Hochul shared the footage of the chants on social media, calling them "disgusting" and "dangerous". She accused Hamas of promoting genocide against Jews and stressed that such rhetoric has no place in New York City. Ocasio-Cortez also condemned the chants, labeling them as "basic" while emphasizing their antisemitic nature.
Mayor Mamdani defended public safety while upholding the constitutional right to protest. He emphasized that chants supporting a terrorist organization have no place in the city.
Meanwhile, New York Attorney General Letitia James expressed her disapproval of the chants on social media. Her message underscored that Hamas is considered a terrorist group by the US government and that support for such organizations is not tolerated in New York City.
The incident occurred amid tensions across the nation over protests related to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, which escalated on October 7, 2023. Protests have been erupting nationwide, with some calling for the repeat of a mass attack.
Representatives from Ocasio-Cortez and Mamdani did not respond to an interview request from Fox News Digital.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Mayor Zohran Mamdani have blasted a protest in Queens where pro-Hamas demonstrators chanted "we support Hamas" in front of a predominantly Jewish neighborhood. The chants were captured on video and quickly went viral, drawing swift condemnation from local leaders.
The protest saw pro-Hamas supporters waving Palestinian flags while chanting support for the terrorist organization. Hamas is designated as a terrorist group by the US government, and providing material support to such groups is prohibited under federal law.
Hochul shared the footage of the chants on social media, calling them "disgusting" and "dangerous". She accused Hamas of promoting genocide against Jews and stressed that such rhetoric has no place in New York City. Ocasio-Cortez also condemned the chants, labeling them as "basic" while emphasizing their antisemitic nature.
Mayor Mamdani defended public safety while upholding the constitutional right to protest. He emphasized that chants supporting a terrorist organization have no place in the city.
Meanwhile, New York Attorney General Letitia James expressed her disapproval of the chants on social media. Her message underscored that Hamas is considered a terrorist group by the US government and that support for such organizations is not tolerated in New York City.
The incident occurred amid tensions across the nation over protests related to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, which escalated on October 7, 2023. Protests have been erupting nationwide, with some calling for the repeat of a mass attack.
Representatives from Ocasio-Cortez and Mamdani did not respond to an interview request from Fox News Digital.
They were chanting this hateful stuff in front of a Jewish neighborhood, it's just so painful to think about... 
I feel like we're living in a time where hate can spread so fast and it's hard to know what to do with ourselves. It's not okay to support groups that promote violence against others, and I wish more people would speak out against this kind of rhetoric 
The fact that it's happening in NYC, which is supposed to be a beacon of hope and acceptance, is just devastating 
Can we all just take a deep breath and try to be more understanding of each other? 
I mean, can you believe what's happening in New York City?! 
️ These chants are just so messed up! 
Like, I get that people have different opinions about Israel and Palestine, but supporting a terrorist organization is not okay 
. And to see it happen right in front of a Jewish neighborhood? 
That's just disturbing.
. We need to be careful about the language we use and the messages we spread 
. I wish people would think twice before saying something that could hurt others 
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. Can't we all just find common ground and respect each other's differences? 
It's just so antisemitic and genocidal, you know?! I mean, I get that tensions are high and all, but this is just low. As someone who's Jewish myself, it's really unsettling to see people being called out for their hate speech 
. Governor Hochul shared the footage on social media and I'm like "girl, yes!" 
She needs to be commended for standing up against that toxic rhetoric. And I feel bad for Mayor Mamdani having to deal with all this drama too 
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I think it's imperative that we acknowledge the gravity of this situation in New York City, where pro-Hamas chants sparked outrage among local leaders 
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And don't even get me started on AOC and Mayor Mamdani not being more direct about condemning Hamas - it's like they're afraid of offending some people or something. 
I get where politicians are coming from, but what's the point of protesting if we're just gonna be inflammatory? Can't we find common ground without being so divisive? 
And what about free speech, though? Is supporting Hamas really okay to do in public, even if it makes some people uncomfortable? 
and btw did they not know that chants like dat r illegal in NYC?! 
anyway, looks like NYC's got a big problem on its hands... 73% of Jewish New Yorkers say anti-Semitism is 'a huge problem' 
(according to 2022 data, 85% of Americans believe this too 
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. I understand that there are two sides to every story and tensions between Israel and Palestine can be super high, but chants of support for Hamas in front of a Jewish neighborhood is just unacceptable 
. Can't we all just try to get along and respect each other's differences? 
, like kathy hochul shared it on social media & suddenly everyone's all outraged 
, cos some ppl mighta been more chill about it if she didnt call it out for what it is... antisemitism has no place in our society, but its also super important to acknowledge that there are ppl who dont understand the gravity of it all 
I'm shocked by these chants in Queens, NY 
. If Hamas is promoting genocide against Jews, shouldn't we be calling out this hate speech rather than condoning it? 
. Maybe we need to have a bigger conversation about the language we use and how we support (or don't support) organizations that promote hate or violence 
. whats next? "we support white supremacy" chants? 
no way, this is just a slippery slope and im so sick of politicians trying to be PC but not actually doing anything about it 
come on people, use your heads! this isnt just about free speech its about being a decent human being 
let's keep the conversation civil and focused on promoting peace, rather than hate 
what's next? can't even protest without being labeled as antisemitic? 
. And let's be real, if you're gonna support a terrorist organization, you gotta own up to it 
. Can't just hide behind a Palestinian flag 
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. This protest crossed that line big time 
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