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Jewish activists from the group Jewish Voice for Peace peacefully occupied the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty in New York to demand an end to Israel's bombardment of civilians in Gaza and a ceasefire. Wearing black T-shirts with slogans, they unfurled banners calling for freedom for Palestinians and denouncing US support for Israel. This protest is part of a series of pro-Palestinian demonstrations taking place in the United States.
Leftwing Jewish activists in the US have organized protests against Israel's bombardment and blockade of Gaza, resulting in hundreds of arrests for civil disobedience. The protests, organized by Jewish Voice for Peace and IfNotNow, have been criticized by groups like the Anti-Defamation League as unrepresentative of the Jewish community. The activists accuse Israel of preparing to commit genocide in Gaza, while the ADL argues that anti-Zionism is antisemitism. The protests come amid a growing rift within the Jewish community over the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Jewish activists and allies were arrested during a protest at the White House, demanding President Biden to urge a cease-fire in the Israel-Gaza war. The demonstration, organized by Jewish groups IfNotNow and Jewish Voice for Peace, took place as Israel prepares for a major military offensive in Gaza. The protesters recited prayers, sang Jewish songs, and chanted slogans, expressing their grief over the violence and their opposition to the potential genocide of Palestinians. The Israeli military's airstrikes have killed thousands and caused a humanitarian crisis in Gaza.