(Luis Cornelio, Headline USA) A group of impassioned New York construction workers confronted a man who brazenly tore down posters displaying the photos and information of Israeli hostages held by the Hamas terror group.
The incident, captured on video, has since gone viral on social media, igniting a groundswell of support for the victims impacted by the horrific actions of Hamas militants in southern Israel on Oct. 7.
⚠️ language – antisemite in NYC confronted by non Jews after he’s caught tearing down posters of Israeli children kidnapped by Hamas. pic.twitter.com/Bcni0Tlwth
— StopAntisemitism (@StopAntisemites) October 27, 2023
In the video, one of the individuals involved, identified as Paulie by local media, could be heard vehemently denouncing the perpetrator’s actions.
“This is fucking the U.S., this is New York City, you don’t have a fucking right to touch that shit,” Paulie exclaimed, his voice echoing with determination.
“This is a free country,” Paulie continued. “You can flag your [Palestinian] flag and say, ‘Screw the Jews or America’ or whatever you want, but we can put a fucking sign, okay?”
The video was initially recorded by 24-year-old bystander Jacon Birn, who took it upon himself to question the man tearing down the flyers.
Recounting the heated exchange, Birn stated, “He kept asking, ‘Do you have proof’ about the hostages and the kidnapping.” The alleged perpetrator also responded that he “totally didn’t care.”
Undeterred, Paulie and his colleagues swiftly intervened, with Paulie firmly asserting, “Don’t rip that down. You’re offending us. When you throw that on the floor you’re littering the city. In a minute I’m gonna litter the fucking floor with you.”
The intensity of the confrontation escalated as Paulie confronted the individual, culminating in a heated exchange. “Shut the fuck up. I’m dying to put you in the fucking hospital,” Paulie concluded, with his fellow colleague, a veteran, standing beside him in solidarity.
