“Sovereign nations protect their borders. Israel will no longer open its gates to those who work to destroy it,” Chikli said.

“Sarsour is a leading figure in the BDS movement and a member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), an organization who openly celebrated the October 7 massacre… Whoever dedicates their life to isolating and harming Israel will not walk our streets. Period,” Chikli said.

Sarsour, NY born of Palestinian descent, currently serves as an adviser to NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani.