"Pro-Palestinian Protesters Rally in NYC, Demanding Cease-Fire Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict"

Pro-Palestinian protesters numbering around 800 have taken over Union Square in New York City, following a day-long rally that involved climbing the Brooklyn Bridge, damaging police cars, and blocking traffic. The ongoing Israel-Hamas war has seen Hamas launch a major attack on Israel, resulting in casualties on both sides. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that they are at war and vowed that Hamas will face unprecedented consequences. Gaza health officials, controlled by Hamas, report thousands of Palestinian casualties since the conflict began.