WHERE ARE THEIR ALLIES NOW? You can vigorously oppose Israel's response following the attack on their people, but still be vigorously opposed to terrorism, Hamas, antisemitism and hate in all its forms.

The article focuses on ensuring the safety and security of all New Yorkers, particularly Jewish and Muslim communities, in the face of escalating hate crimes and incidents of anti-Semitism and Islamophobia. It emphasizes the importance of solidarity and acceptance of diverse identities. It concludes with a commitment to restoring collective empathy and understanding, and setting an example for the rest of the country and the world.