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national1 year ago•3 min saved

"Pro-Palestinian Protests Disrupt Traffic in Major US Cities"

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators in major cities across the U.S. shut down airport highways and bridges, causing travel disruptions and leading to arrests. The protests were part of a global "economic blockade to free Palestine" and called for an immediate cease-fire in the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Demonstrators in Illinois, California, New York, and the Pacific Northwest disrupted traffic at airports, on bridges, and on a major highway, leading to arrests and temporary closures.

via NPR|

#airport-highways #bridges #cease-fire

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Pro-Palestinian Protests Disrupt Biden Fundraiser in LA

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered near a star-studded Los Angeles fundraiser for President Biden, demanding the US cut aid to Israel. Chanting slogans and accusing Israel of committing "genocide" against Palestinians, the protesters clashed with police, who declared the event an unlawful assembly. Biden briefly addressed the audience, focusing on the threat he believes former President Trump poses to American democracy. Another fundraiser is scheduled for Biden in Los Angeles, with his return to Washington D.C. expected on Sunday.

via New York Post |

#biden-administration #gaza-conflict #los-angeles-fundraiser

social-issues2 years ago•2 min saved

"Anti-Semitic Manhunt: Protesters with Hamas Bands and Hate Speech Spark Outrage in Britain"

London police are searching for participants in a massive anti-Israel protest who made racist chants and displayed offensive signs, including calls for the extermination of all Jews. The protest, which took place on Armistice Day, saw an estimated 300,000 participants and caused public outcry in Britain. The police have released photos of the individuals and are appealing to the public for help in identifying them. Several arrests were made during the protest, predominantly involving right-wing extremists counter-protesting against pro-Palestinian activists.

via Ynetnews|

#anti-israel-protest #hate-speech #london

international-affairs2 years ago•1 min saved

Pro-Palestinian Protesters Halt Israel-Bound Ship at Tacoma Port

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators have been blocking the entrance to the Port of Tacoma to delay a US military supply ship bound for Israel, claiming it is carrying weapons and military equipment. The protesters aim to prevent the cargo from being loaded. Israeli airstrikes continue in Gaza, with over 10,000 reported dead according to the Gaza Health Ministry. Israeli officials accuse Hamas of using civilians as human shields, while the Biden administration reports that over 300 Americans have been evacuated from Gaza.

via KIRO Seattle|

#gaza-conflict #international-affairs #israel

local-news2 years ago•1 min saved

"Massive Pro-Palestinian Rally Shakes Downtown Houston"

Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered in downtown Houston to show support for Palestinians and protest against the Israeli airstrikes on Gaza. The rally was fueled by anger over the intensifying Israeli siege and Hamas' surprise attack on Israel. Demonstrators waved Palestinian flags and held signs with messages such as "Save Palestine" and "No more tax dollars to Israel." The director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) in Houston reported an increase in Islamophobia in the area since the attacks began.

via KPRC Click2Houston|

#gaza #houston #islamophobia