NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch apologized to the congregation of Manhattan’s historic Park East Synagogue after a pro-Palestinian protest outside the house of worship turned into “turmoil” last week.

Tisch, speaking to the congregation during Saturday services, said the NYPD should have set up a “frozen zone” outside the entrance Thursday, after about 75 pro-Palestinian and 75 pro-Israel protestors squared off outside the 68th St. synagogue.

“People have the right to protest, including within sight and sound of a house of worship. They have the right to say things that are incredibly painful to hear. I understand that pain, deeply and personally,” Tisch said Saturday. “But the right to say those things is protected by the First Amendment, and the NYPD must uphold that right.

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