Borough President Richards reveals details of discussions with Hillcrest students following antisemitic protest

A Nov. 30 rally against antisemitism and support of pro-Israel teachers at Hillcrest High School in Jamaica was called off Wednesday at the request of the 9th grade teacher at the school who was targeted by hundreds of students who rampaged through the hallways to protest her support of Israel.

After videos of the Nov. 20 incident went viral on social media, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Schools Chancellor David Banks met with students at the school on Monday to hear their perspective. They also met with faculty members at the school.