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New York City, October 7, 2026 — Anti-Zionist Orthodox Jews joined pro-Palestinian demonstrators in New York City on October 7, marking three years since the beginning of Israel’s genocide in Gaza, and calling for an end to the bloodshed, occupation, and suffering of the Palestinian people.

The demonstrations started with a rally outside New York City Hall and ended with a gatherings at Union Square, where protesters waved Palestinian flags, carried signs condemning Israel’s actions, and raised their voices in support of Palestinian freedom and justice.

Members of The Anti-Zionist Jewish Community , participated in the demonstrations to deliver a clear message: Zionism does not represent Judaism, and the State of Israel does not speak in the name of the Jewish people.

Why It Was Especially Important for Jews to Protest on October 7

For the anti-Zionist rabbis, participating in the demonstration on October 7 carried particular significance. For the past three years, the Israeli government has repeatedly invoked the events of October 7, 2023, to justify its ongoing Genocide in Gaza, while claiming to act in the name of the Jewish people and for their protection.

The rabbis believed it was especially important for Jews to publicly reject that justification on the very same date. Their presence was intended to clarify to the world that the State of Israel does not represent all Jews, that Zionism is not Judaism, and that the suffering of Palestinians must not be justified in the name of Jewish faith or Jewish security.

They also emphasized that the conflict did not begin on October 7, 2023, but has roots extending back decades, particularly to the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948.

According to the Rabbis, the real path to peace is not through continued occupation, military force, or bloodshed, but through ending Zionist political domination and restoring the possibility of peaceful coexistence between Jews and Palestinians.

Their message on October 7 was clear: Jewish identity must not be used to justify the suffering of Palestinians, and the path to lasting peace lies in ending the rebellion against God called Zionism, and restoring justice, freedom, and peaceful coexistence rather than violence and oppression.

October 7: Remembering the History Before 2023

For the anti-Zionist Jewish participants, October 7 was also an opportunity to remind the world that the history of Palestinian suffering did not begin on October 7, 2023.

The rabbis emphasized that the roots of the conflict go back decades, particularly to the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948 by the Zionist movement, which is fundamentally opposed to the core principles of Jewish faith and responsible for the displacement of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians during the Nakba.

They recalled a time before the establishment of the Zionist state, when Jewish communities lived alongside their Palestinian neighbors, and stressed their belief that peaceful coexistence between Jews and Palestinians is possible without Zionism.

Judaism and Zionism Are Not the Same

At Union Square, the presence of anti-Zionist Orthodox Jews, challenged the claim that support for Israel is inseparable from Jewish identity.

Standing alongside Palestinians and other supporters of Palestinian rights, the rabbis rejected the use of Judaism to justify Zionism and the actions of the Israeli government.

Their participation challenged the portrayal of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as a religious struggle between Jews and Muslims.

Viral Moment: Zionist Woman Breaks Down After Seeing Anti-Zionist Rabbis

One of the moments that attracted attention on social media was a video showing a Zionist woman, breaking down in tears upon seeing Orthodox Jewish rabbis openly protesting against Zionism and standing in solidarity with Palestine.

The footage drew attention to the existence of religious Jewish opposition to Zionism, challenging the widespread assumption that all Orthodox Jews support the State of Israel.

For many viewers, the emotional reaction illustrated how 78 years of Zionist propaganda could be shattered by the simple sight of authentic Jewish religious opposition to Zionism, revealing what the rabbis believe to be the true path to peace.

Marching from City Hall to Union Square: Voices for Palestine

The October 7 demonstrations brought together people from diverse backgrounds, united in demanding an end to the suffering in Gaza and justice for the Palestinian people.

Thousands marched through the streets of Manhattan, stopping at prominent landmarks along the way and making their voices heard loud and clear. The march continued until it reached Union Square, where a pro-Zionist vigil was being held in memory of those killed on October 7, 2023.

The streets were filled with Palestinian flags and protest signs, reflecting the demonstrators’ opposition to Israel’s actions in Gaza and their demands for Palestinian freedom and justice.

The participation of Orthodox Jewish anti-Zionists carried an additional message: The suffering and repeated cycles of bloodshed did not begin on October 7, 2023, but, have their roots in the Zionist movement itself.

As Rabbi Yitzchok Deutsch explained to CBS, the world must understand that achieving genuine and lasting peace requires addressing the root cause of the conflict: Zionism.

For the anti-Zionist Jewish participants, their presence at the demonstration was a reminder that the path to peace cannot be found through continued occupation, violence, and bloodshed, but through confronting the underlying causes of the conflict and restoring the possibility of peaceful coexistence between Jews and Palestinians.

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