Anti-Israel agitators clash with NYPD officers near synagogue

Anti-Israel agitators clashed with NYPD officers near a Manhattan synagogue, with the anti-Israel group shouting slogans and waving Palestinian flags, while pro-Israel demonstrators waved Israeli and American flags nearby. The incident led to the enforcement of barriers around synagogues to protect congregants from protesters. Anti-Semitic incidents have been on the rise, with 2025 marking one of the most violent periods for American Jews.