Fan runs onto Yankee Stadium field waving Palestinian flag at 9:11 p.m. on 9/11 anniversary
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- A fan waving a Palestinian flag ran onto the field at Yankee Stadium on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, was quickly tackled and detained by security after sprinting toward center field.
- The incident caused a delay during the top of the seventh inning in a game between the Yankees and Mets, with the Yankees leading 5-2 at the time.
- Fans near the New York Mets’ bullpen booed the fan and threw beer cans at him, then chanted "USA" as he was escorted off the field.
- The Yankees held pregame ceremonies honoring the victims of the September 11 attacks, with former players including Derek Jeter in attendance.
- The incident occurred amid ongoing tensions related to the Israel-Gaza conflict, which has resulted in significant casualties on both sides since October 2023.
