Violence Erupts at LA Synagogue: Clashes Over Israeli Event Lead to Arrests and Injuries
June 25, 2024![Violence Erupts at LA Synagogue: Clashes Over Israeli Event Lead to Arrests and Injuries](https://cdn.brief.news/images/stories/7f8af7a6f2c46d409b5c223c8207aae7eac14b090aea41d69c5593b8d94ed7a14bceb43932020a28225b34b043ccae3621c9f745b1803f0d1e7e02b0c26f1c49.jpg)
Violence erupted outside the Adas Torah synagogue in Los Angeles during an Israeli real estate event.
Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel demonstrators clashed, prompting LAPD intervention.
Two anti-Israel protesters were detained at gunpoint, including a toddler in a keffiyeh.
One person was arrested for carrying a spiked flag; physical altercations and one injury were reported.
President Biden condemned the violence, labeling it 'dangerous, unconscionable, antisemitic, and un-American.'
Mayor Bass and Councilwoman Yaroslavsky also denounced the antisemitic violence and emphasized the right to protest safely.
The incident raised concerns about antisemitism and violence in Los Angeles.
Plans for a community meeting were made to address safety concerns amidst the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
Summary based on 12 sources
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