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New York Post
02-07-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
Anti-Israel vandal arrested after pepper-spraying two NYPD cops in Times Square: sources
A hateful anti-Israel vandal who was caught viciously ripping down Israeli child hostage posters while yelling 'F–k Israel' after Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023 attack was arrested Wednesday after she pepper-sprayed two NYPD officers in Times Square — and tried to take their gun, according to law enforcement sources. Dana Baraket approached the pair of officers on Broadway and 47th Street around 1:20 a.m. and doused them in the eyes and face, police and sources said. The 19-year-old then tried to grab one of their guns as she repeatedly yelled at them to 'kill me,' according to sources. Advertisement Baraket did not get the gun and was arrested at the scene, the sources added. She was charged with assaulting a police officer, attempted robbery, criminal possession of a weapon, harassment and criminal possession of a noxious matter. 3 The two officers were taken to the hospital in stable condition, police said. Kyle Mazza/NurPhoto/Shutterstock Advertisement 3 Dana and Aya Baraket were filmed tearing down posters of Israeli hostages. twitter @ RitaPanahi 3 The two cops were attacked on Broadway and 47th Street around 1:20 a.m. Kyle Mazza/NurPhoto/Shutterstock The two cops were taken to a local hospital in stable condition, according to the NYPD. 'The officers did an excellent job under extreme pressure and stress when they were intentionally ambushed by the attacker,' a law enforcement source said. Advertisement 'Within seconds of being attacked, they quickly de-escalated the situation without anyone being seriously injured, and placed the attacker in handcuffs.' In Oct. 2023 — just weeks after Hamas launched its bloodthirsty attack on Israel, killing some 1,200 people and taking hundreds of hostages — Baraket was filmed tearing down Israeli child hostage posters from a storefront window with her sister while yelling 'F–k Israel' on the Upper West Side. The siblings were confronted by Marilyn Adler and her two adult daughters, who said the pair then turned on them, leaving her frightened that they would harm her children. In the video, shared widely online by the nonprofit StopAntisemitism, Adler's daughter Melissa pleaded with the women to stop, stressing that those pictured on the posters were 'innocent civilians.' Advertisement In response, one of the women yelled, 'F–k you, f–k Israel.' The sisters' father, Hasan Bakaret said he spoke with his daughters after the disturbing confrontation made The Post's front page. Hasan, a New Yorker who immigrated from Lebanon more than 35 years ago, said he disapproved of their offensive language but insisted they are not antisemitic and that their actions were taken out of context. The two women claimed they were provoked by Adler, who they claimed snatched a photo of a Palestinian baby from their hands, the dad said.
New York Post
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Irish band Kneecap doubles down in response to Sharon Osbourne's call to pull visas after anti-Israel Coachella performance
Irish hip-hop group Kneecap doubled down on its criticism of Israel after being called out by TV personality Sharon Osbourne. Irish hip-hop group Kneecap made calls to 'free Palestine' and 'F—k Israel' during a set last Friday at the Coachella music festival. They also made references to genocide and condemned the US military for its support of Israel, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Advertisement Kneecap also claimed last week that they were censored after pushing anti-Margaret Thatcher chants and other anti-Israel sentiments during their first show, which was reportedly cut off before their set ended. They proceeded to double down on the same type of political rhetoric. Osbourne, the wife of rock star Ozzy Osbourne, condemned the band and the festival that platformed them in a lengthy social media post. 'Kneecap, an Irish rap group, took their performance to a different level by incorporating aggressive political statements,' she said in part of a longer post on X. 'Their actions included projections of anti-Israel messages and hate speech, and this band openly support terrorist organizations. This behavior raises concerns about the appropriateness of their participation in such a festival and further shows they are booked to play in the USA.' She concluded her lengthy post by declaring, 'I urge you to join me in advocating for the revocation of Kneecap's work visa.' Advertisement 3 Moglai Bap from the Irish band Kneecap performing at Coachella on April 11, 2025. Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images 3 Kneecap had a sign that read 'F—k Israel' and 'Free Palestine' during their Coachella show. X/KNEECAP When BBC News NI reached out to the band about Osbourne's statements, Kneecap replied, 'Statements aren't aggressive, murdering 20,000 children is though.' Kneecap's manager, Daniel Lambert, spoke to Irish broadcaster RTÉ about the controversy as well, arguing, 'If somebody is hurt by the truth, that's something for them to be hurt by, but it's really important to speak truth. Thankfully the lads are not afraid to do that.' Advertisement Lambert also claimed that the band has received death threats after the Coachella performance, but said they are 'too severe to get into.' 3 TV personality Sharon Osbourne called on Kneecap's work visas to be canceled because of their anti-Israel protest. Photo byFox News Digital reached out to the management of Kneecap, Coachella, and Coachella festival organizer Goldenvoice and did not receive immediate reply. Fox News' Joshua Q. Nelson contributed to this report.
