The "counter-protestors" all wore black hoodies and white masks.
This was not a reaction to violence from the Gaza side. It was planned by the attackers.
So we've got people in favor of IDF being violent against peaceful protestors. I can't even begin with the irony of that.
We've also got police who were called immediately but did nothing to stop the violent attackers (some of those that work forces...).
The leadership get revelations directly from god. In a weird coincidence, many of the revelations (like that black people aren't demons) come at times when societal pressure is overwhelming or they are getting bad press. god apparently has very good timing.