Palestine, Israel Supporters Have Tense Confrontation In West Orange

WEST ORANGE, NJ — A tense confrontation took place between pro-Palestine and pro-Israel activists in West Orange last week.

Pro-Palestine activists organized a demonstration near the intersection of Ellis Street and Forest Avenue on Wednesday evening to protest a seminar about buying property in Jerusalem. A group of pro-Israel counter-protesters was also present at the scene.

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A township spokesperson said the West Orange Police Department is investigating allegations from the pro-Palestinian demonstrators. The protest was not broken up by police. No further information was immediately available.

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