“Raise your hand if you are a Zionist”: NYPD releases photo of suspect wanted after anti-Semitic incident

A suspect is wanted for involvement in an anti-Semitic incident on June 10 in New York City. Source: NYPD

New York police are searching for a suspect who shouted “Raise your hand if you’re a Zionist” on a crowded subway last week. The incident occurred after an anti-Semitic demonstration outside an exhibition in downtown Manhattan commemorating the victims of the deadly October 7 Hamas terror attacks.

Police have not released the suspect’s name. The Jewish Future Alliance is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

NYPD investigators are looking for this individual – he is wanted in connection with a criminal incident on June 10 in a crowded subway car at Union Square station – where he shouted: “Raise your hands if you are Zionists, this is your chance to get out of here.” If you know who he is – contact … pic.twitter.com/Yj4aFsDA6O

– NYPD Transit Chief (@NYPDTransit) June 19, 2024

The anti-Semitic incident occurred on the 5 subway line when a mob of anti-Israel protesters occupied the subway at around 8:10 p.m. on June 10, according to the New York Police Department (NYPD). Many of the protesters were dressed in masks and scarves before the suspect wearing sunglasses shouted, “Raise your hand if you’re Zionists” and “This is your chance to get out,” authorities said.

When the drivers ignored his request, the man said, “Okay, no Zionists. We’re good,” according to videos of the incident shared on social media.

At the June 10 demonstration, anti-Israel activists set off smoke bombs and red and green flares in the colors of the Palestinian flag in front of the exhibition “Nova: Oct. 7, 6:29 a.m., the moment the music stopped,” and waved the flags of the Iranian-backed terrorist groups Hamas and Hezbollah, both of which openly seek the destruction of the Jewish state.

Protesters chanted “There is only one solution: the Intifada revolution,” “Long live the Intifada,” and “Resistance is justified when the people are occupied.” They also shouted “Israel, go to hell,” burned images of the Israeli flag, and held up a series of anti-Israel signs, one of which read “Long live October 7.” Another sign read, “The Zionists are not Jews and not people! They are the evil of this world!” Some protesters also reportedly insulted two visitors to the exhibition, calling them “dirty colonizers, bi-h.”

Some anti-Israel protesters clashed with NYPD officers and three people were reportedly arrested. Six people received citations – three for disturbing the peace and three for jumping turnstiles – the NYPD said.

According to the Anti-Defamation League, a call for an intifada is an advocacy of indiscriminate violence against Israel and potentially Jews worldwide.

The exhibit, which opened in New York City on April 21 after spending 10 weeks in Tel Aviv and was scheduled to close earlier this month, pays tribute to the 364 people killed by Hamas terrorists at the Supernova festival on October 7, features testimonies from survivors of the brutal attack and features a photo gallery of those killed that day. Donations from the exhibit will go to the Nova Healing Journey, an initiative that supports mental health treatment for victims and families of the October 7 attacks.

One of the exhibition’s organizers, Jewish music manager Scooter Braun, announced in an Instagram post that “due to overwhelming demand and excitement,” the exhibition would be extended for another week until June 22, “just to make sure everyone has the chance to visit and see for themselves.”