Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir (Otzma Yehudit) faced a crowd of unruly anti-Israel protesters following an appearance at an off-campus Yale Jewish group in New Haven, Connecticut Wednesday night.

Ben-Gvir, who is on his first visit to the U.S. this week since he took office, met with members of the Shabtai group near the Yale campus Wednesday.

Dozens of far-left anti-Israel demonstrators rallied outside the Shabtai building Wednesday afternoon, attempting to block the vehicle carrying Ben-Gvir.

One demonstrator slapped the vehicle, witnesses said.

After the event, as Ben-Gvir was exiting the building Wednesday night, protesters jeered him and hurled water bottles.

In response, Ben-Gvir’s entourage waved Israeli flags, while the minister flashed a “V” for victory sign as he departed.

“As the minister was leaving, hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters were waiting for him, throwing water bottles at the minister and his entourage. The minister signaled V towards the protesters, and he was not harmed,” Ben-Gvir’s office said.

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