Pro-Palestinian protesters shouted “shame” at patients looking from the windows of a cancer center and pediatric hospital in New York City.
The anti-Israel protesters demanded a cease-fire in Gaza as they poured out on a day meant to honor slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Thousands took their vocal protest and insults to Manhattan’s Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center which was targeted for an alleged “complicity in genocide.”
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TODAY MLK Day Jan 15, 2024
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Bring flags, keffiyehs, signs, and healthcare-related props!
Share Widely! pic.twitter.com/byhUmlPDQ5— Within Our Lifetime (@WOLPalestine) January 15, 2024
“The protesters shouted “Shame!” at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center while patients received treatment on the Upper East Side before targeting a Starbucks and a McDonald’s restaurant they reportedly accused of making ‘meals for genocide,'” the New York Post reported.
The “Flood Manhattan for Gaza MLK Day march for healthcare” was reportedly organized by Within Our Lives Palestine and demonstrators could be seen holding signs reading “Healthcare Workers for Free Palestine” and intentionally trying to get the attention of patients receiving care in the facility.
“Make sure they hear you. They’re in the window,” one person could be heard on a bullhorn in a video that was shared on social media.
Not a good look as pro-Palestinian protestors target a cancer hospital on New York’s Upper East Side. The Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center also houses a paediatric day hospital…
“Make sure they hear you, they’re in the windows”. pic.twitter.com/qKC7ma1v52
— Danny Morris (@DannyMMorris) January 15, 2024
“MSK shame on you, you support genocide, too,” the group chanted, banging what sounded like a drum right below the windows of patients, many of whom are children.
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center was founded in 1884 and was the nation’s first cancer hospital. With over 120 research laboratories, MSK has over 1,400 attending physicians and over 4,000 nurses with experience in oncology.
The Palestinian-led New York organization claims on its website that it represents the “steadfast belief that no matter what obstacles we will face, victory of the oppressed is inevitable.”
Manhattan — Pro-Palestine and far-left protesters target hospitals at their demonstration on Jan. 15. Video by @ScooterCasterNY: pic.twitter.com/fdgzueZVcF
— Andy Ngô ️ (@MrAndyNgo) January 16, 2024
On Monday’s march, Mt. Sinai Medical Center was also targeted for allegedly “supporting Zionism” and “genocide.”
“Mount Sinai you can’t hide, you support genocide,” protesters chanted.
Still images from today’s ‘Flood Manhattan for Gaza’ protest (and pro-Israel counterprotest) which marched from Union Square to the Museum of the City of New York.
On the way, the march made stops at the UN, Gracie Mansion, Rockefeller University, and multiple hospitals,… pic.twitter.com/A5Y1c5FI8L
— katie smith (@probablyreadit) January 16, 2024
“I thought I was in Germany in 1939,” a 74-year-old Jewish resident on the Upper East Side told The Post after police reportedly escorted her and her dog away from a chanting group of protesters. “I’m astounded. I think it’s horrific.”
NOW: As the protest continues marching up York Avenue towards Gracie Mansion, people come out on their balconies to watch.
Two people began waving Israeli flags as the march passed by on the street below pic.twitter.com/gSnYJ40jal
— katie smith (@probablyreadit) January 15, 2024
Social media users were especially incensed with the targeting of medical facilities like Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
This is one of the most disgusting videos I have seen on Twitter.
— Ryan Griggs (@RegenaisanceMan) January 16, 2024
Targeting and harassing cancer patients is a new low even for these scumbags.
— David (@porgcupinetree) January 15, 2024
I went to Sloan Kettering when I had liver problems after I had my first son. Sloan Kettering saves lives. This is despicable behavior on the part of the Pro-Palestinians. Everyone should denounce them.
— Andrea Karshan | #JusticeforMalkiRoth (@karshanandrea) January 15, 2024
At least they’ve dropped the “free palestine” veil of their Jew hatred as they terrorize toddlers in the window.
— Tali (@Tali1363991) January 16, 2024
Are they literally yelling “shame on you” to hospitalized cancer patients?
— masterlongevity. (@masterlongevity) January 16, 2024
Oh, how enlightened. A group of “pro-Palestinian” protesters decided to harass patients and staff at a cancer hospital, because obviously, there’s no better way to promote peace and justice than by tormenting sick people and their caregivers.
I mean, it’s not like the…— Joe (@JoeMaristela) January 16, 2024
This “complicit institution” is literally saving lives while you do what exactly?
— Revelator (@orthodxo) January 16, 2024
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Originally from New York, Powers graduated from New York University and eventually made her way to sunny South Florida. Powers also contributes to BizPac Review.
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