Fifteen miles west of Manhattan, in Paterson, N.J., a community is directly, and often painfully, connected to a conflict half a world away. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Palestinians”
Cheering Crowds Greet Palestinian Prisoners Freed by Israel
By Gotham Rex on October 13, 2025
“We were happy for our prisoners — and for the Israelis, too,” one Gaza resident said. “We love peace and the truce.” Source: New York Times
How Zohran Mamdani Came to Embrace the Palestinian Cause
By Gotham Rex on October 8, 2025
As Mr. Mamdani seeks to reassure New York City he is open to compromise, his views on Israel and Palestinians have been the biggest exception. Source: New York Times
New Yorkers Observe Oct. 7 Anniversary With Eye Toward Peace Talks
By Gotham Rex on October 7, 2025
People gathered in remembrance of hostages held by Hamas and in protest of Israel’s destructive campaign in Gaza as negotiators discussed a possible agreement to end the war. Source: New York Times
Oct. 7 Anniversary Arrives During Heated Final Stretch of Mayor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on October 7, 2025
Both Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo planned to attend events marking the anniversary of the Hamas attacks and honoring the victims. Source: New York Times
U.S. Sues Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Who Protested Outside Synagogue
By Gotham Rex on September 29, 2025
The Justice Department sued participants in a confrontation at a New Jersey synagogue that devolved into violence. An official said there might be more such cases to come. Source: New York Times
Thousands Protest Netanyahu’s U.N. Speech in NYC
By Gotham Rex on September 26, 2025
Demonstrators gathered early on Friday in Times Square before making their way across town to the United Nations building. Source: New York Times
Netanyahu’s Comeback Widens Divide Over Israel Among American Jews
By Gotham Rex on November 20, 2022
Benjamin Netanyahu has mounted a political comeback with the backing of a far-right coalition that has stirred concerns among some over the direction Israel will take. Source: New York Times
Dozens Arrested in Times Square After Israeli-Palestinian Protests
By Gotham Rex on May 21, 2021
At least 27 people were arrested after demonstrations in Times Square and the Diamond District in Midtown Manhattan. Several lawmakers have denounced the clashes. Source: New York Times
Yang Walks Back Stance on Israel After Drawing Criticism
By Gotham Rex on May 12, 2021
Mr. Yang said his initial statement in support of Israel, which drew criticism from progressives, “failed to acknowledge pain on both sides.” Source: New York Times
What Zoom Does to Campus Conflicts Over Israel and Free Speech
By Gotham Rex on January 22, 2021
As battles over Israel and the Palestinian territories have migrated online, technology has scrambled the debate. Source: New York Times
Strong Views and ‘Close to the Boss’: How U.S. Envoy Reshaped a Conflict
By Gotham Rex on January 10, 2021
David Friedman, President Trump’s bankruptcy lawyer-turned-ambassador, leaves his post having radically overhauled policy toward Israel and the Palestinians. Source: New York Times
Palestinian Street Food and Then Some at Ayat in Brooklyn
By Gotham Rex on December 1, 2020
A new restaurant goes beyond falafel and shawarma to offer dishes rarely seen outside private homes. Source: New York Times