Approximately 1.1 thousand protests have been held in New York, USA, since October 2023 in connection with the situation in the Gaza Strip. The head of the local police department, Edward Kaban, stated this at a press conference with journalists. TASS.
“After the terrorist attack [палестинского движения ХАМАС на Израиль] October 7 [прошлого года] The NYPD responded to more than 2,400 protests and demonstrations citywide, a law enforcement official said.
He emphasized that approximately 1.1 thousand such events were organized due to the escalation of conflicts in the Middle East.
At the end of April, Columbia University students supporting the Palestinian people seized one of the educational institution’s buildings. Activists barricaded themselves on the Hamilton Hall campus, prompting law enforcement to intervene. storm building.
On May 1, Reuters cited New York City Mayor Eric Adams reportedPolice arrested 300 protesters at Columbia University. It was later revealed that the charges against the demonstrators ranged from trespassing to theft.
Former US President Donald Trump appreciated Current president Joe Biden is trying to resolve the situation with protests.