Man tackled after running onto Yankee Stadium field with Palestinian flag

A man carrying a Palestinian flag entered the field of play during the New York Yankees’ home game against the New York Mets at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night, prompting a brief interruption of the contest. Security personnel and stadium officials quickly escorted the individual off the field, and the game resumed after a short delay. No players or officials were injured, and the incident did not affect the final outcome of the matchup.

New York City police arrested the man on charges of trespassing and disorderly conduct, and the Yankees organization released a statement confirming that stadium security protocols were followed and that the venue remains committed to maintaining a safe environment for fans and participants. MLB officials noted that field invasions are taken seriously and that any political messaging that disrupts play will be addressed in accordance with league policies. The game concluded without further incident, and the stadium returned to normal operations for the remainder of the evening.