New York, NY (June 4, 2026)

A 23-year-old Jewish woman was assaulted on a New York City subway train in a disturbing antisemitic attack, according to video and details shared with a national antisemitism-monitoring organization.

The attack took place on Sunday, May 31, at approximately 2:15 p.m., while the victim was riding the train. Footage from the incident shows another passenger directing hostile antisemitic accusations at the woman before the encounter escalated into physical violence.

The suspect confronted the victim with inflammatory claims rooted in antisemitic conspiracy rhetoric. This vile woman yelled that she could “smell the babies” the Jewish victim had eaten and yelled that “Jews eat babies”. The situation then turned violent when the woman was choked, forced to the ground, and beaten. The victim’s phone captured portions of the confrontation, including the moments leading up to the assault.

The incident has prompted renewed concern among Jewish New Yorkers over safety on public transit, particularly amid a broader rise in antisemitic harassment and violence reported across the city in recent years. Community advocates have repeatedly urged law enforcement and transit officials to respond aggressively to bias incidents and ensure that victims feel safe reporting attacks.

Authorities are expected to review the video evidence as part of the investigation. It was not immediately clear whether charges had been filed or whether the matter had formally been classified as a hate crime.

Public safety officials continue to encourage anyone who experiences or witnesses a bias-related incident to report it immediately to police. Riders are also urged to preserve video, photos, and any identifying details that may assist investigators.

The assault underscores the vulnerability many commuters face when hate speech escalates into violence in shared public spaces. Swift accountability is essential to deter future attacks and reassure residents that antisemitic intimidation will not be tolerated in New York City.

Sadly to say, we do not recommend Jews to ride the subways, they were not safe under the Adams administration, and they will continue getting worse under the Mamdani administration.

NYC, May 31, 2026: A 23 year old Jewish woman sent CAM footage of her assault on a subway train.

Around 2:15 PM, a woman told her she could “smell the babies” she had eaten and yelled that “Jews eat babies” before choking her, throwing her to the ground, and beating her. pic.twitter.com/4yMygy3EEb

— Combat Antisemitism Movement (@CombatASemitism) June 3, 2026