Protest in Midwood Against Sale of Stolen Palestinian Land Met With Zionist Violence

Hundreds Gather Outside Brooklyn Synagogue in Demonstration

A large protest erupted in Midwood, Brooklyn, on Monday, May 11, 2026, after an event involving the sale of stolen Palestinian land which was held inside a Jewish synagogue. Hundreds of anti-Zionist Jews, pro-Palestinian activists, and supporters gathered outside the synagogue to protest the ongoing displacement and injustice faced by Palestinians.

The demonstration began around 6:30 p.m. and quickly drew major attention across the neighborhood, as streets surrounding the synagogue were heavily restricted under the newly enacted buffer zone law.

Zionists Are Using Judaism to Justify Crimes

Many Jews expressed anger that the event was taking place inside a synagogue, arguing that Zionist political activities are not connected to Judaism or the Jewish faith.

Several anti-Zionist Jewish protesters stated that using religious institutions for illegal land sales is being done intentionally to create the false impression that these actions represent all Jewish people or Jewish beliefs.

Protesters repeatedly emphasized that opposition to Zionism is not opposition to Judaism, and that religious Jews stand against the policies and actions of the Zionist government.

As part of their religious beliefs, anti-Zionist Jews believe that Zionism, since its beginning — even without the suffering of Palestinians — is a rebellion against God and against Jewish teachings, and is clearly forbidden according to Jewish law. They argue that when taking into account the scale of violence and suffering experienced by the Palestinian people, the severity of the injustice becomes even greater.

Anti-Zionist Rabbis Speak to the Media

Among those attending the protest were anti-Zionist rabbis and Jewish community leaders who addressed members of the media.

Rabbi Yitzchok Deutsch expressed how the protest will later be portrayed in the media. He stated that headlines would likely claim that anti-Jewish protesters attempted to block Jews from attending synagogue services.

However, Rabbi Deutsch argued that what took place in the streets showed something very different. According to him, peaceful demonstrators — including visibly religious Jewish protesters — were verbally abused and physically attacked by Zionist supporters during the protest.

Rabbi Dovid Feldman Assaulted During Protest

Witnesses at the scene said That Rabbi Dovid Feldman, a well-known anti-Zionist Jewish rabbi, was physically assaulted and spit on during the confrontations.

Videos from the protest quickly spread across social media platforms, prompting many people to open their eyes and see the truth behind this story and others like it.

Several protesters claimed that anti-Zionist Jews and pro-Palestinian activists were repeatedly harassed throughout the evening by groups of Zionist counter-protesters.

March Through Midwood Ends in Violent Confrontations

After the main protest concluded, large crowds marched through the streets of Midwood chanting and carrying signs in support of Palestinian rights.

According to witnesses, the march was met by groups of Zionist supporters who followed demonstrators from multiple directions. Protesters alleged that several participants were verbally threatened and physically assaulted during the march.

Despite the confrontations, many demonstrators continued marching while calling for peace, justice, and an end to violence against Palestinians.

Social Media Videos Spark Controversy

The controversy intensified the following day after edited video clips circulated online claiming that pro-Palestinian protesters had attacked a woman during the demonstration.

Shortly afterward, longer versions of the footage began circulating online, showing earlier moments from the confrontation, including how she attacks protesters and spit on Rabbi Feldman.

Supporters of the protest argued that the shorter clips were misleading and removed important context from the incident.

activists Criticize Silence of Politicians

Many activists criticized politicians and public officials for remaining silent about the attacks on anti-Zionist Jewish rabbis and peaceful protesters.

Throughout the following day, multiple videos appeared to show pro-Palestinian activists physically protecting Jewish allies and rabbis from escalating confrontations.