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"We know the Jews have experienced oppression throughout the centuries and we can recognize oppression when we see it.
And we know that the Palestinians here are the victims not the perpetrators," said Michael Letwin, NYC Labor Against the War.

"I know full well what genocide is, what racism is. And genocide and racism go hand-in-hand with the Israeli attack in Gaza," said Michael Kramer, an Israeli veteran.

It was a different scene at a rally near the United Nations.

Protesters, including some local elected officials, said Israel is just defending its citizens.

"No one likes war, no one likes violence, no one likes bloodshed. But, Hamas began a campaign of terror that's gone on for years. And I think Israel is doing all it can to end it in the only way they have left," said Congressman Anthony Weiner.

"The world needs to realize that it's because of Hamas that Israel is now operating in Gaza. It's because of Hamas that the Palestinian people in Gaza are suffering. And if Hamas would stop firing rockets, stop firing at Israel, there would be peace and Israel will not be operating in Gaza right now," said Avi Posnick, an Israeli supporter.

Organizers said another rally is being planned in front of the Israeli Consulate on Tuesday.