Anti-Israel protesters descend on the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

[{"selector":"#anim-019c0d2d-fe13-495f-997e-75828078843b [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-18.39887621273998%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Protesters raise Palestinian flags and unfurl a banner reading, “Don’t celebrate genocide!” at the parade.

[{"selector":"#anim-5b86ca15-d3d2-4da9-ba41-65284e6eac69 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-14.520135767973164%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Watch as NYPD officers forcefully remove protesters blocking the parade route in shocking images

[{"selector":"#anim-deca9fe8-093e-4b11-a26c-d39529604256 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-24.258474420072602%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Anti-Israel demonstrations have been escalating. Is this just the beginning?

[{"selector":"#anim-3dd36761-e18d-4513-bae0-6c87a314e123 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-21.15843931543639%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Loud chants of "Free Palestine!" ring out as police drag protesters away from the parade.

[{"selector":"#anim-c1b5503b-5b02-45d0-8934-b95f96fa4ea4 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-23.872514046004873%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] The crowd at the parade expresses their anger as protesters disrupt the event

[{"selector":"#anim-98ac4df9-6337-4963-832a-3c47a66c32cb [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-23.31730753039815%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Experts suggest that high-profile events like the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade could be attractive targets

[{"selector":"#anim-8ed67e9b-da68-4069-b79d-cac2b8ee348d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-23.923840901373524%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] The NYC mayor warns against disrupting the parade, calling the protesters "grinches."

[{"selector":"#anim-a52870f1-2c4a-4dbb-8474-d69d1037dee2 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-19.18728650244945%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Uncover the reasons behind the protests and why they target events like this

[{"selector":"#anim-77bb0d54-23ca-40f7-868a-e2d7e0ba4321 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-23.56733508316061%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Last year’s protests saw disturbing acts of self-harm and intense chants against Israel.

[{"selector":"#anim-58810f51-ed10-4390-b533-c7bc32bf81ae [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-19.446942260648395%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] With the war in Gaza still raging, anti-Israel protests are expected to continue.

[{"selector":"#anim-6d6d083d-4a21-4995-b216-8e3e2cc74d02 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-14.520135767973164%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] The Debate Rages On: Should Protests Be Allowed at Public Events