Tensions rise over boycott of Jewish-owned business in Rittenhouse Square

Back out to Jill. She's in Rittenhouse where that boycott bike ride is happening right now. Jill, explain to us what you're seeing. Thank you. Morgan, hello! You can see a row of boycott attendees are walking by us. The people that are here for that counter protest that are pro-Israeli are shouting at them right now. Hopefully you can still hear me. A lot of those that are involved with the bike boycott are also on foot. So we're seeing a combination of those on bikes, those on foot. People are shouting at them. You can see a little confrontation right there. But this is probably the biggest crowd of those associated with the bike boycott. We saw two earlier groups covering their faces exclusively on bikes. This group is much larger. The crowd is engaging a lot with this crowd right now. A lot of people have their phones out hoping to capture. Some of these protesters, some of these with a boycott, and we're actually in front of Huda right now, which is one of the businesses that were included in the post by Philly Bike on your left that created quite a stir. They posted a flyer wanting the boycott of six Jewish-owned businesses here in the Rittenhouse Square area. The Huda line, those that are trying to support the Jewish businesses, wraps around the block And even down this street, Overall, other than shouting, it has been pretty peaceful. I haven't seen any type of arrest since we've been here for hours. But, of course, we'll reach out to Philly police, ask if there's any update when it comes to arrests that maybe I've missed. But for the most part, other than some shouting, it has been peaceful. Dare I say, somewhat peaceful in terms of no physical altercations that I've seen. And now, I'm not sure where Michael is when it comes to those with the bike boycott. But now I'm with a group of those that are supporting these businesses, walking and cheering along the street, following that group. Police are here. They're keeping things under control between both sides. And that's all I have for now, Morgan. But we will have a full report coming up. Just detailing what we saw today the sights the sounds we heard from one of the partners from one of the businesses just reacting to this great influx of people here lining their streets in support and We talked with some people that were waiting in line today. So you'll hear from multiple sides today, but this event Still far from over. Now I've kind of joined a type of march after these bike boycotts went by. But this event is still far from over. Philly police are following the line that I'm kind of walking beside at this moment. Morgan. Thank you so much, Jill. And, you know, we heard from officials across our state, too. Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker says everyone has the right to protest peacefully, but she also goes on to say singling out businesses because their owners are Jewish is unacceptable and has no place in our city. Shapiro's office also said that Pennsylvania State Police is engaged with our local partners to ensure the safety and well-being of our neighbors in Philadelphia. So we might check back in with Jill again, but, I mean, As you guys see, it's just so many people out there.