Joe Biden: Adas Torah pro-Palestinian riot 'antisemitic' and 'un-American'
California Governor and Mayor of Los Angeles make their officials statements on the riot.
US President Joe Biden slammed Sunday's anti-Israel riot outside the Adas Torah synagogue in Los Angeles as antisemitic and un-American in a post on X, formerly Twitter, on Monday evening.
"I’m appalled by the scenes outside of Adas Torah synagogue in Los Angeles. Intimidating Jewish congregants is dangerous, unconscionable, antisemitic, and un-American," the president wrote.
"Americans have a right to peaceful protest. But blocking access to a house of worship – and engaging in violence – is never acceptable."
Sunday's clashes outside of the California synagogue resulted in local Jews and pro-Israel counter-protesters being assaulted.
Both California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass also publicly condemned the pro-Palestinian demonstration outside of the Adas Torah synagogue.
Los Angeles Mayor responds
“Los Angeles will not be a harbor for antisemitism and violence,” Bass stated. “Those responsible for either will be found and held accountable.”Mayor Bass also wrote that she planned to call for a community meeting with faith leaders and law enforcement officials.
