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Police searching for pro-Palestinian protester who disrupted Manhattan subway
UNION SQUARE, Manhattan (PIX11) --- Police are searching for a man who yelled, “Raise your hand if you’re a Zionist,” on a crowded train in the Union Square subway station last week, according to the NYPD.
The incident happened on the No. 5 train when a group of pro-Palestinian protesters took over the subway at around 8:10 p.m. on June 10, police said. Many of the protesters were clad in masks and scarves before the suspect in sunglasses yelled, “Raise your hand if you’re a Zionist” and “This is your chance to get out,” according to authorities.
When the riders ignored his request, the man said, “Ok, no Zionists. We’re good,” a video showed.
Police released a photo of the suspect and the Jewish Future Alliance is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
"This is a very serious and concerning incident," said Rabbi Yaacov Behrman of the JFA. "We are shocked and outraged, and we hope that someone comes forward to unmask the antisemite who made the demand and report his identity to the NYPD."
On the same day of the subway incident, Within Our Lifetime, a pro-Palestinian organization, rallied on New York City streets, and subways, and shut down the Nova exhibit on Wall Street. The group called it a “day of rage,” according to its post on X.
Three of the protesters were arrested for disorderly conduct and fare evasion, police said. They were given summonses.
Submit tips to police by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, downloading the NYPD Crime Stoppers mobile app, or texting 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. Spanish-speaking callers are asked to dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).