Massive Protest Against Israel Targets Met Gala Attendees
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May 6, 2024
Updated May 6, 2024, 10:18 p.m. ET
Protesters Deface War Memorial and Burn American Flag in Central Park
During a recent demonstration in Central Park, anti-Israel protesters vandalized a World War I memorial and set fire to an American flag after being prevented by law enforcement from reaching the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where the Met Gala was taking place.
One individual burned the American flag at the 107th Infantry Memorial, which was also defaced with graffiti that read “Gaza” in bold black letters.
Additionally, protesters covered the memorial’s bronze soldiers with stickers depicting the Palestinian flag and messages advocating for the end of genocide and apartheid in Palestine.
Some demonstrators climbed onto the statue and displayed Palestinian flags, further escalating the situation.
Chaos Erupts in Central Park
The chaotic scene near Fifth Avenue and East 67th unfolded without police presence, as law enforcement was concentrated near the Met Gala to prevent any disruptions to the event.
Another monument, the Civil War Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman statue in Grand Army Plaza, was also targeted by vandals, with “Free Gaza” graffiti and a Palestinian flag attached to it.
Earlier in the evening, a group of anti-Israel protesters was arrested near Madison Ave and East 83rd Street as they marched towards the Met Gala, causing traffic disruptions along Fifth Avenue.
The protesters, part of a “Day of Rage” organized by the group Within Our Lifetime, were halted by police at the East 79th Street Transverse in Central Park, chanting slogans and displaying Palestinian flags.
Confrontation and Arrests
The confrontations between protesters and law enforcement underscored the tensions surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with both sides expressing their grievances through public demonstrations.
As the situation continues to evolve, it remains crucial for authorities to maintain order an
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The US resolution for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza was presented to the Security Council
US Secretary of State Antony Blanken has said that the US has submitted a draft resolution to the UN Security Council, calling for an ‘immediate ceasefire linked to the release of prisoners’ in Gaza.
According to the AFP news agency, US Secretary of State Anthony Blanken said: ‘We have just submitted a resolution to the UN Security Council calling for an immediate ceasefire related to the release of the prisoners and we have full support. Hope the countries will support it.’
During a visit to Saudi Arabia to discuss the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, the US secretary of state told the Saudi media outlet Hadath on Wednesday evening: ‘I think it will send a strong message, a strong signal.’
The United States, Israel’s biggest backer, had previously used its veto to prevent the UN Security Council from calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Palestinian territories.
Antony Blanken said: ‘Of course we stand by Israel and its right to defend itself, but at the same time it is important that we focus on, prioritize, protect, provide humanitarian aid to these citizens. Those who have been damaged and who are in dire straits.’
This sectio
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Teenage boys are sentenced for drive-by shootings
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At least seven shots were fired from two different guns at the crime scene. One weapon was dropped on the escape route and was found moments later by a dog handler. Photo: Police/TT
Two 16-year-old boys are sentenced for involvement in the murder of a young man who was shot dead with several shots in a car in southern Stockholm.
Both teenage boys are linked to the criminal Dalen network.
It is just after eleven o’clock on Friday evening, August 4, 2023, when a shocked woman calls in to SOS Alarm. She is in the back seat of a car in the Stockholm suburb of Handen, and has just seen the two men sitting in the front seat get shot.
“Please, I need help right now,” she screams. “Th
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“I got a plane back to the ground”
The week of El Hormiguero has started in style with the visit of Lía Kali. The singer has visited the program for the first time to talk to us about her successful career and her upcoming professional projects.
Pablo Motos wan
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The American governor who killed his dog sparks controversy
New York.- Since late last month, Gov. Kristi Noem of South Dakota has been under fierce bipartisan attack for her decision to kill her family dog, a 14-month-old German Wirehaired Pointer named Cricket. Noem has repeatedly defended her actions, which she will detail in her upcoming memoir, in which she claims the dog was “aggressive,” “untameable” and “dangerous to anyone he came in contact with.”
He suggested Sunday that President Joe Biden should consider killing his own dog, Commander, a German shepherd who was kicked out of the White House last year after repeatedly biting Secret Service agents.
“Joe Biden’s dog attacked 24 Secret Service people,” Noem, a Republican, said in an interview on CBS’ “Face the Nation.”
“So how many people are enough to be attacked and dangerously injured before making a decision about a dog?”
Experts said there are some circumstances in which dogs are so aggressive that they should be euthanized. However, they noted that euthanasia should be an option of last resort, used only when a dog poses a grave danger, and other possible solutions have been ruled out. In the cases of Cricket and Commander, many reasonable, non-lethal alternatives were available.
“We have a lot of tools at our disposal — medications, even a lot of different behavioral interventions — before we get to the point where you’re, like, I can’t handle this dog,” said Erica Feuerbacher, a dog behavior and learning expert in Virginia Tech.
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War against Ukraine: This is the situation
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Butcher shop in the center of Bonheiden completely destroyed by fire: “The family is in shock” (Bonheiden)
A serious fire raged in the Gybels butcher’s shop in the center of Bonheiden on Sunday evening. The place has been completely destroyed. The center of Bonheiden was closed for hours, the plume of smoke was visible for miles. Six people were overcome by smoke.
The fire brigade arrived en masse, but nevertheless the fire continued for hours. The butcher’s shop and the workshop behind it were completely destroyed. “The fire started in the studio behind it. A serious fire broke out there for an unknown cause. The fire spread very quickly and caused a serious fire,” says mayor Lode Van Looy (BR30).
“The butcher, his wife and his daughter were present at the time of the fire. They were all able to leave the building quickly and were not injured. I just spoke to the owner of the business and the family is in shock. I am especially happy that they were able to leave the building in time. The busines
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Israel’s recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara will pave the way for broader cooperation between the two countries (Israeli academic)
Commenting on the decision of the Israeli government to recognize the Moroccan nature of the Sahara, the Israeli academic stressed in a statement to MAP that this decision went in the natural direction of things, noting that many results would result from it, notably those linked to development and supporting investments and trade and developing cultural exchanges.
She recalled the great dynamism experienced by the national cause in recent years, which resulted in the recognition by the United States of America of Morocco’s sovereignty ove
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The earth opened up. An unusual phenomenon was discovered in the Kostanay region
In one of the fields in the Karasus area, witnesses noticed that there was a big hole in the ground. The akimat of the region said that the crater appeared as a result of a natural impact.
According to the akimat, a hole measuring 3×4 meters and up to 10 meters deep appeared on agricultural land.
“As a result of the large amount of rain, precipitation in the form of rain and
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The earth opened up. An unusual phenomenon was discovered in the Kostanay region
AUA collective agreement for on-board crews can come into force
The responsible union vida announced this on Thursday. This time, in contrast to the first vote in mid-April, the union and the Bord works council recommended approval. The new KV runs until the end of 2026 and provides for three salary increases by then. On average, salaries increase by a total of 19.4 percent.
According to vida, 82 percent of union members voted in favor of the KV. Participation was 84
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AUA collective agreement for on-board crews can come into force