Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) faced a disruption from pro-Palestinian protesters during a stop on her book tour in New York City.

The event, which featured journalist Katie Couric as the host, was temporarily paused as protesters shouted criticisms about Pelosi’s support for Israel.

The incident occurred as Pelosi spoke on stage, with protesters interrupting her for over a minute. The shouting, primarily critical of Pelosi’s stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict, quickly escalated.

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Addressing the interruption, Pelosi attempted to remain composed, telling the crowd, “Don’t worry about that. I’m from San Francisco. I’m used to this. They’ll get what they want because all the press will say that I got interrupted.”

The heckling, which largely reflected anger over Pelosi’s support of Israel, involved multiple individuals in the audience.

While the exact words of most protesters were drowned out by the noise, some voices could be heard briefly.

“Nancy, I’m glad you disagreed with the Iraqi war, but you do not disagree…,” one protester said before being overpowered by the noise.

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Another shouted, “There’s children dying in Gaza,” according to Newsweek.

As the disruptions continued, Couric, visibly uncomfortable, paused the discussion to allow event staff to handle the situation. “I’ll wait a second to continue,” she said with a smile, shielding her eyes from the stage lights as the protesters were escorted out.

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The audience applauded after the protesters were removed, signaling relief at the resolution of the disruption.

The incident highlights growing tensions within the Democratic Party, particularly between establishment figures like Pelosi and the more radical wing of the party.

Recent events in Gaza and the broader Israel-Palestine conflict have intensified divisions within the party, with some members and activists expressing strong opposition to U.S. support for Israel.

Pelosi, a long-standing figure in Democratic leadership, has faced criticism from progressive activists for her positions on foreign policy issues, including her support for Israel.

The disruption during her book tour reflects the broader dissatisfaction from certain Democratic constituencies.

Following the removal of the protesters, the event continued without further incident.

Pelosi, known for her decades of political experience and leadership, appeared unfazed as she resumed the discussion with Couric.

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