Violent protesters — including some waving a terrorist Hezbollah flag — burned an Israeli flag and brawled in the street during a massive demonstration outside the News Corp. building in Midtown on Tuesday.
Two of the anti-Israel demonstrators, one of whom was wearing a keffiyeh, eagerly used a lighter to torch the Jewish state’s flag as the crowd of 250 protesters cheered them on.
“Put it on the ground! I want to step on it!” a man can be heard shouting.
Anti-Israel protesters gathered outside of the News Corp. building in Manhattan on Nov. 5, 2024. James Keivom
People praying during the protest. James Keivom
Protesters with signs accusing the Democrat party of being the “party of genocide.” James Keivom
One of the flamers gently placed the smoldering fabric on the street before bending down to warm his hands in front of the flames as if it were a campfire.
Half a dozen NYPD cops were stationed several feet away from the torching but did not make efforts to stop the incendiary display.
A pair of demonstrators also was spotted waving the Hezbollah terror flag, while two others appeared to be wearing headbands inscribed with the Hamas terrorist flag. Other demonstrators waved the Palestinian flag.
A reported bomb threat made during the protest against the News Corp. building, which houses both Fox News and The Post on Sixth Avenue in Manhattan, was deemed unfounded.
The mob denounced both presidential candidates. Erik Pendzich/ShutterstockThe protesters crowded in the streets outside the building as their leaders denounced both presidential candidates.
Dozens of pro-Israel demonstrators also were gathered across the street, with barricades separating the opposing groups.
“Baby killers! Baby killers! Baby killers!” anti-Israel demonstrators yelled at the pro-Israeli group.
Protesters holding up a banner accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza. James KeivomAt one point, the dueling mobs converged, and a brawl ignited.
Cops detained a pro-Israel demonstrator, despite his desperate pleas that he was the victim of the tussle.
“I had two hands on my flag, and that kid just hit me in the face, and they’re arresting me!” the man told The Post as officers placed him in handcuffs.
Nerdeen Kiswani, founder of the anti-Israel group Within Our Lifetime, told the crowd that Trump and Harris are “two sides of the same coin.” James KeivomThe man claimed he was standing on the pro-Israel side of the barricades when an anti-Israel protester crossed over and attacked him.
The detained man claimed he was peacefully demonstrating when he was targeted.
“It’s unbelievable. They’ve taken over the city!” the man said. “They started a fight. They walked over and started a fight.”
Police officers arrest a man at the News Corp. building protest. Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock
Pro-Palestinian protestors holding signs outside the Fox News studios in New York City, November 5, 2024. Erik Pendzich/ShutterstockThe NYPD could not immediately confirm whether the detained man was formally arrested and charged.
The anti-Israel camp arrived at the office building to chastise media coverage of the war in Gaza and to denounce both presidential candidates.
“Both Trump and Kamala are two sides of the same coin,” Nerdeen Kiswani, founder of the anti-Israel group Within Our Lifetime, told the crowd.
“Both will continue the genocide,” she continued, with the crowd repeating her every word.
“There is no lesser of two evils.”
Kiswani accused Fox News of being “complicit in mandating consent in genocide” and said the network refuses to report on atrocities in Gaza.
“If Democrats win, it’s not a sigh of relief,” Kiswani said.
Protesters held signs reading, “Trump? Harris? No! Free Palestine!” and, “You can’t fight Trump with Democrats!”
