On the Fourth of July, over a hundred anti-Israel activists ignited American flags in a show of dissent at Manhattan's Washington Square Park.
The demonstration, dubbed "Flood Manhattan for July 4," saw protesters vociferously chanting, "F*ck Israel! F*ck America!" and "Death to America!" amidst the cheers of fellow radicals. The protest was documented by Freedom TV News, which captured the unfolding events.
According to The Post Millennial, the protesters, their faces obscured by keffiyehs and brandishing torches, marched through Greenwich Village, voicing their opposition to the very nation that guarantees their freedom of speech. They waved Palestinian flags and called for a revolution against America on the day commemorating its founding. An American flag was reportedly set ablaze, and some demonstrators held aloft a poster reading "DEATH TO ALL KINGS," featuring images of former President Donald Trump and current President Joe Biden adorned with crowns.
These protests against Israel and America have become increasingly common in New York, following the tragic massacre of 1,200 Israelis by the Palestinian terror group Hamas on October 7. This event has been further fueled by America's continued support for its ally, Israel, and its provision of aid and funds to Gaza, which is under Hamas control.
Throughout the evening, the keffiyeh-clad protesters chanted "Free Palestine" and "Burn it down" as they rampaged through neighborhoods. The mob of activists reportedly assaulted an individual donned in an American flag who was partaking in Independence Day celebrations. They disrupted the festivities in Chelsea, interrupting those attempting to enjoy the fireworks and national celebrations.
A faction of the protesters, identified as Hamas supporters, broke away from the main group, chanting "Revolution! Revolution!" as they sprinted down city streets, igniting flares. The NYPD confirmed that at least one person was apprehended during the protest.
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