All articles tagged with #economic blockade
Pro-Palestinian protesters shut down the Golden Gate Bridge and I-880 in Oakland as part of a worldwide economic blockade in solidarity with Gaza, leading to arrests and traffic disruptions. The protests are part of A15, calling for an arms embargo and an end to US taxpayer funding for Israel. This follows previous protests during the APEC Summit in November 2023, and similar demonstrations in 56 cities worldwide.
Pro-Palestinian protesters caused major traffic disruptions in Oakland and on the Golden Gate Bridge as part of a worldwide economic blockade in solidarity with Palestine, blocking lanes on I-880 and the Golden Gate Bridge, leading to significant delays. The protests are part of A15, a global movement calling for an arms embargo and an end to US taxpayer funding for Israel, with similar demonstrations taking place in 56 cities worldwide.
Protesters in Oakland blocked all lanes of Northbound I-880 by chaining themselves to barrels, causing traffic to back up with no estimated time for reopening. The protest is part of a worldwide economic blockade in solidarity with Palestine, calling for an arms embargo and an end to US taxpayer funding for Israel. Similar protests have occurred in 56 cities globally, including blockades at O'Hare Airport in Chicago.