A pro-Palestinian rally Sunday in Times Square endorsed by the city chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America ensnared prominent party members amid widespread condemnation of the event.

Gov. Kathy Hochul and other leading Democrats blasted the rally as “abhorrent and morally repugnant” and drew a dividing line with far-left members of the party — including New York Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Jamaal Bowman, who denounced the attacks and called for a ceasefire but didn’t take a stand on the rally.

“I condemn Hamas’ attack in the strongest possible terms,” Ocasio-Cortez said in a statement. “No child and family should ever endure this kind of violence and fear, and this violence will not solve the ongoing oppression and occupation in the region. An immediate ceasefire and de-escalation is urgently needed to save lives.”

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      The West Bank isn’t attacking Israel, Gaza is. There’s no Jewish settlers in the Gaza strip.

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      I’m not finding women being raped in the streets there? I’m not finding kids being gunned down in the streets, can you show me where the Israelis did that here?

      They are not nearly the same even with your false equivalence.

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        Yes I can show u how theyve killed kids and entire families killed and their homes destroyed and land taken. Google Israeli soldier murders and see what u get.

        Are u really trying to argue Israel is the good guy here? Lol

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          A massive terrorist operation happens two days ago and you are over here defending those responsible, as if they had a reason to kill innocent people. Cmon man… these people are taking hostages and killing children. I’m going to block you man you are a disgusting human being.