Violent Clashes Outside Los Angeles Synagogue: Pro-Palestinian and Pro-Israel Supporters Face Off, Leading to Arrests and Injuries

Los Angeles, California United States of America
President Biden and Mayor Karen Bass condemned the violence.
Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel supporters clashed outside Adas Torah synagogue in Los Angeles on Sunday, leading to arrests and injuries.
Tensions between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel supporters have been escalating for weeks, fueled by the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
The incident began as a peaceful protest against an event promoting properties located in Israel and occupied territories at the synagogue.
Violent Clashes Outside Los Angeles Synagogue: Pro-Palestinian and Pro-Israel Supporters Face Off, Leading to Arrests and Injuries

In the heart of Los Angeles, tensions between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel supporters reached a boiling point on Sunday, leading to violent clashes outside the Adas Torah synagogue in Pico-Robertson. The incident, which drew condemnation from political leaders including President Joe Biden and Mayor Karen Bass, began as a peaceful protest against the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict.

According to reports, pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered outside the synagogue with the intention of blocking its entrance. They were met by counterprotesters who supported Israel. The situation quickly escalated into physical confrontations, resulting in at least one arrest and injuries for several individuals.

President Biden expressed his disapproval of the violence on Monday, stating that “intimidating Jewish congregants is dangerous, unconscionable, antisemitic, and un-American.” Mayor Bass echoed similar sentiments in a statement where she called for additional LAPD patrols in the area to ensure the safety of residents and houses of worship.

The origins of the protests can be traced back to a real estate event being held at Adas Torah synagogue, which was reportedly promoting properties located in Israel and occupied territories. The Southern California chapter of the Palestinian Youth Movement was among those who organized the demonstration against this event.

Despite efforts to maintain peace, tensions between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel supporters have been escalating for weeks, fueled by the ongoing conflict in Gaza. In November 2023, a 69-year-old Jewish man died following similar clashes in nearby Thousand Oaks.

The incident at Adas Torah synagogue is just one example of the growing unrest between these two groups. As tensions continue to rise, it remains to be seen how this situation will unfold and what steps will be taken to prevent further violence.


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Confidence

90%

Doubts
  • It is unclear if all injuries were sustained during the clashes or if some occurred prior to them.
  • The body mentions at least one arrest but does not provide an exact number.

Sources

99%

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Biden says he’s ‘appalled’ by violent anti-Israel rally outside LA synagogue: ‘Un-American’

The New York Post Steven Nelson Monday, 24 June 2024 18:23
  • Unique Points
    • President Biden was appalled by clashes outside a Los Angeles synagogue involving anti-Israel protesters who sought to block the building's entrance.
    • At least two people were detained during the chaos.
    • A 69-year-old Jewish man died following similar clashes in nearby Thousand Oaks between pro- and anti-Israel protesters.
  • Accuracy
    • Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass stated that Los Angeles will not be a harbor for antisemitism and violence, and those responsible will be held accountable.
    • President Biden called on LAPD to provide additional patrols in the Pico-Robertson community as well as outside of houses of worship throughout the city.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

81%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Fights break out during dueling protests in Pico-Robertson

CBS News Site: https://www.cbsnews.com/articles/about-us/ Laurie Perez Monday, 24 June 2024 23:08
  • Unique Points
    • Dueling protests over the fighting in the Middle East took place in Pico-Robertson on Sunday.
    • Violence and fist fights broke out during the protests.
    • Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) were sent to the scene after learning of the ongoing incident.
    • Pro-Palestinian supporters gathered outside of Abas Torah synagogue and attempted to block its entrance, where they were met by pro-Israel demonstrators.
    • One person was arrested during the incident. No major injuries were reported, but various demonstrators tended to their wounds.
  • Accuracy
    • Dueling protests took place in Pico-Robertson on Sunday.
    • Los Angeles Police Department were sent to the scene after learning of the ongoing incident.
  • Deception (30%)
    The article contains selective reporting as it only reports details that support the author's position of violence during the protests. The author does not provide any context or information about the cause of the protests or why they were happening in the first place. Additionally, there is emotional manipulation through quotes from Rabbi Hertzel Illulian that attempt to elicit a strong emotional response from readers.
    • Different video showed as a swarm of LAPD officers with guns drawn detained two people who were shouting at protesters from inside of a Range Rover. After the two adults were put in handcuffs, officers could be seen taking a toddler sitting in a carseat from the back of the car.
    • Both sides could be seen carrying flags and signs supporting their individual causes.
    • The Jews of Los Angeles are no longer safe. The events of June 23rd brought to life the darkest nightmare many of us hoped we would never witness on American soil.
    • Scattered bouts of violence and fist fights broke out during dueling protests over the fighting in the Middle East in the predominantly Jewish neighborhood of Pico-Robertson on Sunday.
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The author uses inflammatory rhetoric by stating 'scattered bouts of violence and fist fights broke out' and 'escalated into violence at times'. This is an appeal to emotion and can be considered a form of emotional fallacy. The author also quotes Rabbi Hertzel Illulian making a dichotomous depiction, stating 'nobody would accept this, but here, when it comes to Jews and Israel everything is kosher, everything is okay.' This statement creates a false dichotomy between the actions of Jewish people in other contexts versus their actions in relation to Israel. Lastly, the author quotes statements from various individuals that express strong emotions towards the events. These statements do not provide any logical reasoning or evidence to support any claims made.
    • scattered bouts of violence and fist fights broke out
    • Doesn’t belong here
    • I don’t think the Jewish would go in front of a mosque or the Christian people would go in front of a mosque to do such a thing, nobody would accept this, but here, when it comes to Jews and Israel everything is kosher, everything is okay.
  • Bias (95%)
    The author uses loaded language when quoting Rabbi Hertzel Illulian, implying that the Jewish community is responsible for the violence and that they are targeting a mosque or church would be unacceptable. This implies a double standard and demonstrates religious bias.
    • "I don't think the Jewish would go in front of a mosque or the Christian people would go in front of a mosque to do such a thing, nobody would accept this, but here, when it comes to Jews and Israel everything is kosher, everything is okay."
    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication

    97%

    The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
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    Biden, Newsom condemn violence at Pico-Robertson synagogue

    ABC News (KABC-TV / ABC7 Los Angeles) Monday, 24 June 2024 22:39
    • Unique Points
      • The Council on American-Islamic Relations issued a statement tying the demonstrations to events held at the synagogue promoting real estate purchases in disputed territories of Israel and the West Bank.
      • Pro-Palestinian protesters reportedly blocked access to Adas Torah synagogue, leading to heated verbal confrontations that escalated into physical fighting.
    • Accuracy
      No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
    • Deception (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Fallacies (85%)
      The article contains an appeal to authority and inflammatory rhetoric. It also presents a dichotomous depiction of the events.
      • . . . intimidating Jewish congregants is dangerous, unconscionable, antisemitic, and un-American.
      • The decision by Shaarey Zedek and Adas Torah synagogues to host events promoting . . . racially segregated settlements, where only Jewish people are allowed to live, on illegally occupied Palestinian land is deplorable and antithetical to the morals that faith institutions should uphold.
      • There is no excuse for targeting a house of worship. Such antisemitic hatred has no place in California.
    • Bias (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication

    73%

    The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
    (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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    Pro-Palestinian protest outside LA synagogue criticized as ‘antisemitic’ after street fights with pro-Israel protesters

    CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Eric Levenson Monday, 24 June 2024 06:19
    • Unique Points
      • A person at the protest with a
    • Accuracy
      • Pro-Palestinian supporters gathered outside of Abas Torah synagogue and attempted to block its entrance, where they were met by pro-Israel demonstrators.
      • It's unclear if the properties being pitched to clients were located in Israel or occupied territories, but My Home in Israel has a history of selling properties to Americans considering ‘making aliyah’ in occupied territories.
    • Deception (30%)
      The article contains selective reporting as it only reports details that support the author's position of the protests being antisemitic. The article quotes several officials condemning the violence and labeling it as antisemitic without providing any context or evidence beyond their statements. The author does not provide any information on why these officials believe the protests were antisemitic, nor does he challenge their claims in any way.
      • Biden said on X ‘I’m appalled by the scenes outside of Adas Torah synagogue in Los Angeles. Intimidating Jewish congregants is dangerous, unconscionable, antisemitic, and un-American.’
      • California Gov. Gavin Newsom said on X ‘There is no excuse for targeting a house of worship. Such antisemitic hatred has no place in California.’
      • CNN – A pro-Palestinian protest held outside a Los Angeles synagogue devolved into chaotic street violence with pro-Israel counterprotesters on Sunday in an incident that several officials, including President Joe Biden, criticized as antisemitic.
    • Fallacies (85%)
      The author uses inflammatory rhetoric by describing the protests as 'chaotic street violence' and 'abhorrent.' He also makes an appeal to authority by quoting several officials, including President Biden and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who criticized the protests as antisemitic. However, no explicit fallacies were found in the author's statements.
      • ]The violent clashes outside the Adas Torah synagogue in Los Angeles are appalling[/
      • I'm appalled by the scenes outside of Adas Torah synagogue in Los Angeles. Intimidating Jewish congregants is dangerous, unconscionable, antisemitic, and un-American[/
    • Bias (80%)
      The author uses the term 'antisemitic' multiple times to describe the protests and actions of the pro-Palestinian demonstrators. This language is biased as it carries a negative connotation and implies that those involved are holding hateful views towards Jews.
      • California Gov. Gavin Newsom said on X. There is no excuse for targeting a house of worship. Such antisemitic hatred has no place in California.
        • President Joe Biden said on X. I’m appalled by the scenes outside of Adas Torah synagogue in Los Angeles. Intimidating Jewish congregants is dangerous, unconscionable, antisemitic, and un-American.
          • US Rep. Ted Lieu of California said on X. I strongly condemn the Pro-Palestinian demonstrators who engaged in antisemitism by targeting Adas Torah Synagogue and/or its congregants.
          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication

          77%

          The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
          (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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          Violence Erupts as Israel Backers Confront Pro-Palestine Protest at L.A. Synagogue Real Estate Event

          The Hollywood Reporter Kevin Dolak Monday, 24 June 2024 21:47
          • Unique Points
            • A violent demonstration occurred outside Adas Torah synagogue in Los Angeles between pro-Palestine protestors and counterprotesters supportive of Israel.
            • It's unclear if the properties being pitched to clients were located in Israel or occupied territories, but My Home in Israel has a history of selling properties to Americans considering ‘making aliyah’ in occupied territories.
          • Accuracy
            No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
          • Deception (30%)
            The article contains selective reporting as it only reports details that support the author's position and omits important context about the reasons behind the protest. The author does not provide any editorializing or pontification, but there is emotional manipulation through phrases like 'intimidating Jewish congregants', 'unconscionable', and 'antisemitic'. The article also implies facts without linking to peer-reviewed studies regarding the Israeli operation in Gaza Strip leaving 38,000 mostly civilians dead.
            • The violent clashes outside the Adas Torah synagogue in Los Angeles are appalling. There is no excuse for targeting a house of worship. Such antisemitic hatred has no place in California.
            • It's unclear if the properties that Nefoussi was pitching to clients on Sunday are located in Israel or Israeli-occupied territories.
            • Americans have a right to peaceful protest. But blocking access to a house of worship – and engaging in violence – is never acceptable.
          • Fallacies (80%)
            The author makes an appeal to authority by quoting President Biden and Rabbi Hertzel Illulian without providing any context or analysis of their statements. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric by describing the protest as 'violent' and 'outrage' multiple times, but does not provide evidence of the severity or extent of the violence.
            • ]Intimidating Jewish congregants is dangerous, unconscionable, antisemitic, and un-American. Americans have a right to peaceful protest. But blocking access to a house of worship  – and engaging in violence – is never acceptable.[/](President Biden)
            • [I don’t think the Jewish would go in front of a mosque or the Christian people would go in front of a mosque to do such a thing.]
          • Bias (80%)
            The author does not demonstrate any overt bias in the article. However, there are a few instances where the language used could be perceived as biased. For example, the author uses the term 'roughly 150 demonstrators' to describe those protesting at the synagogue and 'group of pro-Israel adversaries' to describe those counter-protesting. While these terms are not inherently biased, they could be perceived as having a negative connotation. Additionally, there is a disproportionate number of quotes from political leaders condemning the protest and blocking access to the synagogue, while no quotes are provided from the protesters themselves or their reasons for demonstrating. This imbalance in quotations could be seen as an attempt to minimize or dismiss the concerns of those protesting. However, without more context it is difficult to definitively determine if this was the author's intent.
            • President Biden: 'Intimidating Jewish congregants is dangerous, unconscionable, antisemitic, and un-American.'
              • Rabbi Hertzel Illulian: 'I don’t think the Jewish would go in front of a mosque or the Christian people would go in front of a mosque to do such a thing.'
              • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication
              • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication