Pro-Hamas Protest Outside Queens Synagogue Sparks Community Concern and Questions for Mayor

Protest Details and Community Reaction

• 📣 A protest organized by the Palestinian Assembly for Liberation occurred outside the Young Israel of Q Garden Hills synagogue in Queens.
• 🎯 The rally was held in protest of an event promoting real estate investments in Jerusalem.
• 💔 The protest included chants in support of Hamas, which deeply hurt members of the Jewish community, with one individual stating, "They hate us."

Official Condemnations and Mayor's Response

• ⚠️ Governor Hokll condemned the pro-Hamas chants as "disgusting" and "dangerous," stating they have "no place in New York."
• ⚖️ Attorney General Tish James affirmed that "Hamas is a terrorist organization" and "We do not support terrorists."
• ⏳ Mayor Zohran Mamdani was notably absent from initial condemnations, drawing criticism for his delayed response.
• 💬 Mamdani later posted on social media, stating that chants in support of a terrorist organization have no place in the city and that New Yorkers' safety and the right to protest would be ensured.

Concerns Over Mayor's Actions

• 🧐 Questions were raised about Mayor Mamdani's response, particularly after he recently revoked an executive order that restricted protests near houses of worship.
• 🗣️ Some community members expressed a desire for more proactive measures from the Mayor to prevent such events, noting that they often lead to violence.
• ❓ Organizers of the protest were contacted for comment but had not yet responded.