Democratic Zionist org. leader attacked, left bloodied by anti-Zionists in NYC
Todd Richman faced a violent confrontation with pro-Palestinian protesters while displaying an Israeli flag, resulting in a nosebleed and police intervention.
Pro-Palestinian protestors assaulted Democratic Majority for Israel Board Co-Chair Todd Richman on the one year anniversary of the attacks of Oct. 7 on Monday afternoon New York City, in a confrontation that's since gone viral across s-ocial media.
In videos obtained by The Post, Richman was seen wearing the black, white and red "Bring Them Home" t-shirt from the Hostage and Missing Families Forum.
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He was surrounded by several masked protestors who were banging on tambourines.
Richman then reached into his jacket pocket and pulled out an Israeli flag, which a woman attempted to grab from his hands.
Richman can be heard saying, “Get the f**k off the flag. Get off of me.”
Richman and the woman tugged back and forth over the flag before another man got in Richman's face.
Another person then appeared to hit Richman over the head with a tambourine.
Richman wounded in confrontation with protesters
As Richman walked down the street with the protestors following him, he was seen wiping blood from his nose.
Law enforcement officers soon surrounded Richman and escorted him away from the crowd.
"On October 7th, 2024, DMFI Board Co-Chair Todd Richman was assaulted by pro-Hamas demonstrators who accosted him as he walked down the street," DMFI said in a statement on Tuesday night. "Law enforcement and the New York City Fire Department quickly assisted Todd, brought him to safety, and attended to his medical needs."
This is the same woman who tried totake away @toddrichman Israeli flag, right before he was violently attacked.She is calling Jews “pigs.”: @MaxMannis https://t.co/mMA8GRnErt pic.twitter.com/LEsyy9zAEJ
— Angela Van Der Pluym (@anjewla90) October 7, 2024
In the statement, Richman thanked everyone who reached out to check on him and said rest assured "he is fine."
"As Americans, we have the right to protest, but yesterday, on the one-year anniversary of the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust, pro-Hamas agitators in New York City crossed a line," Richman said in the statement.
Richman said he is a proud American Jew, and the overwhelming support he's received from New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, city and state officials as well as members of Congress has deeply moved him.
He also thanked the quick response of the New York police and fire departments for getting him to safety.
"Pro-Israel Americans must be able to walk freely and fearlessly through the streets of New York," Richman said. "What happened was unacceptable, but it has only strengthened my resolve.”
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