(Daily Mail) There were shocking scenes on the streets of New York City on Monday as Palestinian activists set fire to an American flag being held by Israel supporters while chanting ‘Death to America!’ right under the noses of the NYPD.
There were audible gasps as the Stars and Stripes being held by a pro-Israel counter-protestor was set alight and then waved in the air – as bright yellow flames could be seen coming from the flag.
Police officers stationed at the protest outside the New York Stock Exchange could be seen wrestling the flag and stamping out the fire as it was brought to the ground.
Moments later, a fellow protestor could be heard yelling ‘Death to America’.
Police officers appeared oblivious to what was happening right in front of them and in video footage appears to have little drive to chase down the man who shouted the offending phrase.
Police try to save a Pro-Israel supporter, center, by removing his American flag that was lit on fire by someone else during a Pro-Palestinian demonstration
Pro Palestinian protesters confront a small group of Israeli demonstrators during dueling events outside of the New York Stock Exchange
A Pro-Palestinian protester wears a broken flag of Israel as they demanding a ceasefire in Gaza
Police arrest a man as pro Palestinian protesters confront a small group of pro-Israel demonstrators
NOW: A protester sets an American flag on fire outside Brooklyn Borough Hall as protesters rally on the steps pic.twitter.com/aZy7ZzqDzP
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