(VINnews) – Demonstrators supporting the Palestinian cause and pro-Israel counter-protesters clashed Monday evening outside a Jewish venue in Brooklyn, leading to several detentions and a large police response.

The gathering took place near Young Israel Senior Services of Midwood, where an event connected to Israeli real estate was being held.

NOW: Police Take Down protester and detain him during confrontations near Young Israel Synagogue of Midwood between protesters of “Land Sale” event and Israel supporters in Brooklyn pic.twitter.com/NUphG0ckfR

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Videos circulating online showed heated confrontations between opposing groups as officers from the New York City Police Department worked to keep protesters separated. Some footage appeared to capture physical altercations during the demonstration.

They are marching through Jewish neighborhoods, chanting for the worst of violence committed against the Jews since the Holocaust.
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— Rabbi Poupko (@RabbiPoupko) May 12, 2026

Police said at least three individuals were taken into custody. Authorities did not immediately release details about possible charges.

Please help us identify the woman in the red Keffiyeh who assaulted an American Jewish girl tonight in NYC.

The Islamist Mayor enjoys this, and refuses to enforce the law.

We can’t trust the Islamist Mayor nor the pathetic Governor who endorsed him to do anything. pic.twitter.com/zXbPUp1Y6z

— Shabbos Kestenbaum (@ShabbosK) May 12, 2026

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators carried signs accusing Israel of abuses against Palestinians, while pro-Israel supporters gathered nearby waving Israeli flags.

The protest came less than a week after another contentious demonstration outside the Park East Synagogue in Manhattan heightened concerns among Jewish organizations and city officials about security near houses of worship.

New York City leaders have recently discussed expanding protective measures around synagogues and other religious institutions during large protests.