Protesters in New York City have blocked traffic.

At least 320 pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested after staging a demonstration blocking traffic on several bridges and the Holland Tunnel for over two hours during rush hour. The protestors demanded a ceasefire in Gaza. City officials said more than 1,000 protesters stood hand-in-hand, halting outgoing traffic from downtown Manhattan at the Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Bridge, Williamsburg Bridge, and the Holland Tunnel. Jamil Madbak, an organizer with the Palestinian Youth Movement, which led the demonstration, stated the aim was to clog the arteries of New York City to draw attention to the ongoing genocide of the Palestinian people and the people of Gaza.

January 08, 2024
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