Angela Yang is a culture and trends reporter for NBC News.
Fearing outbreaks of violence as supporters of Israel and the Palestinian cause square off in the wake of Hamas’ attack on Israel, police in cities across the country have been sending extra officers to protests and are ratcheting up security at potential targets like mosques, synagogues and consulates.
Atalla, who said his family was expelled from Jerusalem in 1948 by “Zionist militias,” said he sees the Hamas attack as the culmination of years of frustration among Palestinians who say they are trapped in teeming Gaza by the Israelis, which maintains a blockade that has been condemned by the U.N. and more than a dozen human rights organizations. “Palestinians anywhere, we’re all connected,” Atalla said.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Pro-Palestinian, Pro-Israeli backers clash at rally in New YorkPro-Palestinian students waved flags, chanted and held signs calling for an end to U.S. support for Israel during a rally held a block from the United Nations on Sunday that erupted into a skirmish with supporters of Israel.
Read more »
Most of NYC's Democratic socialist pols refuse to condemn 'hateful' pro-Palestine rallyPro-Israel and pro-Palestinian supporters hold demonstration in New York's Times Square
Read more »
Israel vows to 'destroy Hamas' as 650 reportedly killed in huge Palestinian attack and Israeli responseIsraeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to 'destroy Hamas' after an unprecedented attack by the Palestinian militant group.
Read more »
Israeli and Palestinian Death Tolls Skyrocket on Second Day of FightingAt least 370 Palestinians and over 600 Israelis have now been killed in the escalating violence.
Read more »
Erdogan says Turkey will ramp up diplomacy in Israeli-Palestinian conflictTurkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday that Turkey was determined to ramp up diplomatic efforts to achieve calm in the fighting between Israeli and Palestinian forces, but added that a two-state solution was the only way to achieve regional peace.
Read more »
Israeli and Palestinian supporters rally across U.S. as Israel declares war after Hamas attackSupporters of Israel and backers of the Palestinian cause rallied in many American cities Sunday over the conflict that has killed hundreds and wounded thousands in the Middle East. Palestinian Americans planned to rally Sunday outside of the Israeli consulates in in Atlanta and Chicago. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was set to lead a Jewish community gathering in support of Israel at a synagogue in San Francisco. A pro-Palestinian march was planned for Times Square Sunday afternoon. Democra
Read more »