Hasan Piker backs anti-Israel hecklers who accosted Mamdani at Oct. 7 vigil — to the delight of critics: ‘Left eating itself’

A prominent left-wing commentator publicly defended protesters who disrupted a memorial event honoring victims of a recent conflict, drawing sharp criticism from some on the political left. The incident occurred during an October vigil in Manhattan, where hecklers targeted a city official speaking at the gathering. The streamer’s support for the protesters sparked backlash, with observers questioning internal divisions within progressive movements. His reaction on a livestream underscored the growing tensions over how some activists engage with public events tied to international disputes.

Firebrand socialist streamer Hasan Piker backed the anti-Israel protestors who heckled Mayor Zohran Mamdani during an Oct. 7 vigil at a Manhattan park — prompting critics to chuckle that the left was “eating itself.” “The f–k? What the hell is going on in New York City, man?” Piker, 35, said on a livestream Wednesday while...