WATCH: Dov Hikind Arrested During Protest Against Amnesty International

NYC (VINnews) Former Assemblyman Dov Hikind, founder of Americans Against Antisemitism, was arrested Thursday, during a protest at the offices of Amnesty International. Hikind was there to bestow the “moral hypocrisy” award on the disgraceful organization that has ignored the plight of Jewish terror victims.

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— Dov Hikind (@HikindDov) March 7, 2024

Came to @amnestyusa to give them the award for moral hypocrisy on international women’s day. Unsurprisingly, the cowards they are would not receive this honor and instead arresting me for not leaving their offices.. pic.twitter.com/q639m1EmjB

— Dov Hikind (@HikindDov) March 7, 2024

Hikind tweeted, “Came to @amnestyusa to give them the award for moral hypocrisy on international women’s day. Unsurprisingly, the cowards they are would not receive this honor and instead arresting me for not leaving their offices..”

In addition, activist Karen Lichtbraun, who represented the women’s protest, was arrested as well and locked in a cell. Hikind expressed strong praise for her bravery and self-sacrifice and denounced the cowards who had her locked up.

In a press release before the protest, Hikind wrote: “Amnesty International has truly earned the shameful distinction of moral hypocrites by their deafening silence on the sadistic sexual violence perpetrated by Hamas against Jewish women and girls on October 7. Together with a courageous group of Jewish women who will be leading the charge, we will be delivering and unveiling a truly monumental award to this sham of a so-called human rights organization this morning in commemoration of International Women’s Day. Many around the world have been silent, but, especially for the sake of those still being held hostage by Hamas, we sure as hell won’t be!”

VIN News spoke exclusively with Hikind after he was released from custody. He said, “There were 50 women who joined our press conference, discussing their experiences. We are trying to do what we can.”

Hikind emphasized that Jews in America face an existential threat, saying “Community leaders tell me they are concerned about our future. There was a long article in the Atlantic, saying there is no future for Jews in America.”

Dov went further, saying “Wake up. Talk is good but action is needed. Don’t be afraid.”

Hikind downplayed his heroism, saying “People think I’m a hero for getting arrested. Please don’t insult my intelligence. It is not easy at this point in my life to be arrested, but if it gives people chizuk, it’s worth it.”

The reality is, we very much recognize and appreciate Dov’s fearlessness and heroism, he fights for Klal Yisrael and is a true Ohaiv Yisrael.

In reference to his treatment by the NYPD, Dov said, “The police are great, I love them.”