The New York City police department issued a fresh wanted poster on Wednesday in their ongoing search for the individual who shouted at “Zionists” traveling on a southbound No. 5 subway train last week, demanding that they reveal their identities.
A man, whose identity remains unknown, has been captured in a still photo taken from surveillance footage. The image shows the man wearing a cloth with a design that resembles the Palestinian keffiyeh and draped over his shoulders are the colors of the Palestinian flag. This newly released photo is now available for public viewing.
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Two days after the incident occurred, a video of it went viral, prompting one of the riders to file a police complaint.
The NYPD is urging other passengers who felt threatened while on the same subway car to step forward and share their experiences. Additionally, the police department is asking anyone with information about the suspect to come forward and assist with the investigation.
In a statement, a representative for Mayor Eric Adams of New York City emphasized the city’s commitment to safeguarding the freedom of speech while also ensuring that the city does not fall into chaos and disorder.
According to a spokesperson, any form of intimidation towards New Yorkers based on their beliefs is not only despicable but also against the law. The NYPD strongly condemns such actions and urges anyone with knowledge about these unlawful acts to report them immediately.
Last week, several locations in New York City experienced vandalism as part of various demonstrations related to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza. One such incident was reported in the midst of these protests.
Last week, protesters allegedly vandalized the homes of the Jewish director of the Brooklyn Museum and some of the museum’s board members, according to the police.
Last week, the Brooklyn Museum expressed their deep concern regarding the heinous acts that have taken place. According to a spokesperson, “We are deeply troubled by these horrible acts.”
Early on June 12, a protest related to the war in Gaza occurred in New York City, resulting in a significant police presence and the closure of a block on the Upper East Side. The Palestinian Mission to the United Nations was vandalized during the protest, and demonstrators littered the street with leaflets that were smeared with red paint and encouraged the intifada. The police reported the incident.
