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Pro-Hamas demonstrators took to the streets of New York City on Monday, strategically blocking several key bridges and a tunnel to amplify their call for an immediate ceasefire in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, which has persisted for three months. The protesters, chanting and occupying entrances to the Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Williamsburg bridges, as well as the Holland Tunnel, aimed to draw attention to their love of terrorism.
Jewish men chant “NYPD! NYPD!” as police arrest Pro-Palestine protesters after they blocked the Holland Tunnel entrance.
Source: @ScooterCasterNY pic.twitter.com/DnGJd5ZvoY
— Frum TikTok (@FrumTikTok) January 8, 2024
Law enforcement responded by arresting 325 demonstrators, swiftly reopening the roadways by noon. Mayor Eric Adams acknowledged the right to protest but condemned the blockade, emphasizing that peaceful demonstrations should not lead to major disruptions. He expressed concern for individuals facing emergencies and those commuting to work, highlighting the broader impact of such actions on the city.
“Your Dibstrobting Traffic!” – Bro was so frazzled he merged disrupting and obstructing and made a new word! 😂 – Good for him for getting a few pushes in before just going! https://t.co/aK4wMUIua3
— 🍥 Red Kharma 🍥 (@RedKharma) January 8, 2024
NYC – Palestinian supporters arrested after blocking the Holland Tunnel during morning traffic.
Thank you @NYCMayor – these antics are a massive disruption to NYC infrastructure and do nothing but create more hatred! pic.twitter.com/ApnUUnKAjm
— StopAntisemitism (@StopAntisemites) January 8, 2024
NYPD arrest 100’s of Pro-Palestinian protesters blocking roads, bridges and tunnels in NYC today.
Protesters blocked drivers from entering Holland Tunnel causing traffic chaos.
— Oli London (@OliLondonTV) January 8, 2024
Social media captured moments of the demonstration, where pro-Hamas protesters could be heard chanting slogans that equated the NYPD, KKK, and IDF. The convergence of different radical, far left, extremist groups, including Jewish Voice for Peace, the Palestinian Youth Movement, and the New York chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America, among others, orchestrated the protests, amplifying their message on platforms like X (formerly Twitter).
Pro-Palestine protesters in NYC simultaneously blocked off the Holland Tunnel, Brooklyn Bridge, and Manhattan Bridge to cause traffic all over NYC. Where are the police?? Arrest them all and deport the non citizens! pic.twitter.com/gbBc5YfuLg
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) January 8, 2024
Banners carried by protesters at the Holland Tunnel conveyed messages such as “Lift the siege on Gaza,” “Ceasefire Now,” and “End the occupation,” emphasizing their core demands. One protester, visibly committed to the cause, stated, “The siege on Gaza needs to end, and I’m ready to put my body on the line to end it,” as she was led away by a police officer with her hands behind her back.
(NYC) H*mas supporters have shut down three bridges and a tunnel & chanting “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free” a call for genocide of the Jews. @NYPDPC arrest them, show their faces and deport them if they are here on visas or illegally! pic.twitter.com/QRlH6bPdtB
— Manhattan Mingle (@ManhattanMingle) January 8, 2024
