NEW YORK — A violent confrontation broke out outside the Egyptian Embassy in New York, where security personnel were caught on video dragging pro-Hamas protesters inside the building and beating them.

The footage, which has quickly spread online, shows embassy staff physically engaging with demonstrators before forcing several of them inside the premises. The incident comes amid heightened tensions over Egypt’s role in the Gaza conflict, particularly accusations of blockades on humanitarian aid.

Observers note that the clash mirrors a broader pattern of crackdowns on pro-Palestinian demonstrations, including recent arrests in Egypt and diplomatic disputes involving Egyptian missions abroad.

Neither the embassy nor New York authorities have yet issued detailed statements regarding the incident. Human rights groups, however, are already raising concerns over the use of force by diplomatic staff on U.S. soil.

The situation underscores the increasingly volatile atmosphere surrounding international responses to the war in Gaza, spilling beyond the Middle East and into global diplomatic arenas.