"The Great Israeli Real Estate Event 2026, advertised online, is part of a tour that includes locations like Flatbush and Queens, and is set for May 5 in Manhattan."
"Mayor Zohran Mamdani's office stated that the mayor was deeply opposed to the real estate expo, which promotes the sale of land in settlements in the Occupied West Bank."
"The NYPD did not permit media members to pass barricades that locked down East 67th Street, while an Intercept reporter reported seeing tables advertising properties in the West Bank."
"City Hall emphasized the importance of ensuring safe entry and exit from houses of worship while allowing protesters to exercise their First Amendment rights."
The Great Israeli Real Estate Event 2026, scheduled for May 5 in Manhattan, faced protests due to its promotion of properties in illegal West Bank settlements. Previous events had also sparked demonstrations, leading to calls for protest buffer zones. The event featured discussions on various topics related to Israel, while the NYPD restricted media access. Mayor Zohran Mamdani opposed the expo, emphasizing the illegality of the settlements and the city's commitment to ensuring safe access to houses of worship while allowing protests.
Read at www.amny.com
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