Nakba Day rally in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, turned into a fervent display of emotion and political passion as Within Our Lifetime (WOL), a pro-Palestinian activist group, made provocative statements about President Joe Biden. The rally, held to remember the displacement of Palestinians during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, captured intense reactions from the crowd.
During the event, WOL leader Nerdeen Kiswani ignited the crowd with a bold statement about President Biden’s age, stating, “Biden is the oldest president in our entire history. He’s going to die soon!” This remark triggered loud cheers from the audience, signaling a sentiment of anticipation for generational change and progressive leadership.
Kiswani’s speech also included criticism of the New York Police Department (NYPD), which she labeled as an “occupying army” with shared repressive tactics with the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). This comparison drew parallels between local law enforcement and international military forces, framing both as oppressive entities.
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The rally further escalated as Abdullah Akl, another prominent WOL member and advocacy director at the MAS Staten Island Center, joined in with chants calling for “Intifada, revolution!” Akl, a graduate student at Harvard University, echoed Kiswani’s call for continued resistance against perceived injustices.
The event, documented and widely shared on social media platforms, captured the intense atmosphere of the rally and the passionate responses of its participants. The chants and statements made at the rally underscored the ongoing political tensions surrounding discussions on Palestine and U.S. domestic policies.
The fervor and resoluteness displayed at the Nakba Day rally reflect the deeply rooted emotions and political dynamics that shape conversations and actions regarding Palestine and broader global issues.
