Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered in New York City on Tuesday night, calling for a cease-fire as Israel entered the southern Gaza city of Rafah. The protest began in Union Square, where hundreds of people gathered around an encampment. As they marched through the streets, causing traffic disruptions, a few individuals were arrested by police.
The total number of arrests made during this demonstration is currently unknown. Chopper 2’s Dan Rice also noticed part of the encampment being taken down. Celeste Faison, executive director of Movement for Black Lives, highlighted the growth of pro-Palestinian demonstrations in New York due to recent developments in the conflict and images from college campuses.
Faison emphasized that protests aim to disrupt the status quo and raise awareness about repression. Layan Fuleihan, a protest organizer, echoed this sentiment by stating that organizing and coming together can be powerful in effecting change. Meanwhile, Mayor Eric Adams announced a reward of $5,000 for information on vandals who defaced a World War I statue on the Upper East Side, believed to be connected to the pro-Palestinian demonstrators who disrupted the Met Gala recently.
During the Met Gala, more than two dozen people were arrested for clashing with police, burning the American flag, and rushing barricades. The protests in the city continue to highlight ongoing tensions and political pressures surrounding the conflict in the Middle East.
As protesters gathered outside New York City’s Fashion Institute of Technology on Tuesday night, resulting in arrests made by police. The protest began in Union Square where hundreds called for a ceasefire as Israel entered Rafah’s southern Gaza city.
The march was peaceful except for a few arrests made by police closely following them through streets causing traffic disruptions.
Celeste Faison emphasized that these protests aim to disrupt status quo and raise awareness about repression while Layan Fuleihan echoed this sentiment saying organizing can be powerful in effecting change.
Mayor Eric Adams announced reward of $5000 for information on vandals who defaced statue during Met Gala which is believed to be linked with pro-Palestinian demonstrators.
During Met Gala over 2 dozen people were arrested for clashing with police burning American flag and rushing barricades.
Protests continue to highlight ongoing tensions surrounding conflict in Middle East
