Hundreds rally at Israeli Consulate in L.A., calling for cease-fire in Gaza
1 year, 1 month ago

Hundreds rally at Israeli Consulate in L.A., calling for cease-fire in Gaza

LA Times  

Musa Abdul Rahman, 21, left, joins other protesters on Saturday demanding an end to the Israeli invasion of Gaza during a rally outside the Israeli Consulate on Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles. Hundreds of people participated in a pro-Palestinian rally and march Saturday in front of the Israeli Consulate in West Los Angeles, condemning Israel’s invasion of the Gaza Strip in retaliation for Hamas’ brutal attack last month on its neighbor. Monther Abdelqader, 43, of Orange County, joins other protesters as they march along Wilshire Boulevard toward the Federal Building in Los Angeles, demanding an end to the Israeli invasibdelon of Gaza on Saturday afternoon. “It’s like saying, ‘Leave your house and live in the backyard of your neighbors in a tent.’” Protesters demand an end to the Israeli invasion of Gaza during a rally Saturday outside the Israeli Consulate on Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles.

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Israel cracks down on Palestinian citizens who speak out against the war in Gaza
1 month ago

Israel cracks down on Palestinian citizens who speak out against the war in Gaza

Associated Press  

UMM AL-FAHM, Israel — Israel’s yearlong crackdown against Palestinian citizens who speak out against the war in Gaza is prompting many to self-censor out of fear of being jailed and further marginalized in society, while some still find ways to dissent — carefully. Border Police stand guard as Palestinian citizens of Israel march against Israel’s military operations in the Gaza …

Photos: L.A. events mark first anniversary of the Israel-Hamas war
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Photos: L.A. events mark first anniversary of the Israel-Hamas war

LA Times  

The Oct. 7 anniversary spurred emotional commemorations as well as solemn campus demonstrations in the Los Angeles area as pro-Palestinian protesters and backers of Israel recall the attack by Hamas and its continuing bloody aftermath. Grand Park Candles are lighted to represent the victims killed in the Oct. 7 attack as hundreds of Jewish people gather in Grand Park across …

‘I want to hug my daughter’: Jewish leaders, lawmakers mourn at Oct. 7 event
2 months, 2 weeks ago

‘I want to hug my daughter’: Jewish leaders, lawmakers mourn at Oct. 7 event

LA Times  

An event was held Monday night at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills to mark the one-year anniversary of the attack by Hamas militants on Israel. Local and state lawmakers, Jewish community leaders and advocates addressed a crowd of about 2,000 in Beverly Hills on the Oct. 7 anniversary of the attack on Israel, honoring those who died while repeatedly …

Vigils and protests mark 1 year since Hamas attacks on Israel as fighting rages on
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Vigils and protests mark 1 year since Hamas attacks on Israel as fighting rages on

NPR  

Vigils and protests mark 1 year since Hamas attacks on Israel as fighting rages on toggle caption John Wessels/AFP via Getty Images Memorial services across Israel are taking place Monday, a year on since Hamas' attacks on communities close to the country's border with Gaza, and as Israel extends its military response against the group in Gaza as well as …

Oct. 7 anniversary rekindles raw emotions on L.A. campuses
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Oct. 7 anniversary rekindles raw emotions on L.A. campuses

LA Times  

A Pro-Palestinian rally was held at UCLA on the one-year anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel. The university’s chapter of Students for Justice In Palestine declared the week of Oct. 7 to be a “week of rage.” Hundreds of protesters also hgathered by Monday evening at UCLA, a short walk from the Fowler Museum, where a play commemorating …

Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli crowds rally across the world on the eve of Oct. 7 anniversary
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli crowds rally across the world on the eve of Oct. 7 anniversary

The Independent  

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Thousands gather in Australian cities for pro-Palestine demonstrations ahead of 7 October anniversary
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Thousands gather in Australian cities for pro-Palestine demonstrations ahead of 7 October anniversary

The Independent  

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Mayor Bass, marking Oct. 7 anniversary, promises to fight antisemitism at home
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Mayor Bass, marking Oct. 7 anniversary, promises to fight antisemitism at home

LA Times  

During a ceremony in Encino on Sunday, U.S. Rep. Brad Sherman presents Yehuda Cohen, father of Israeli hostage Nimrod Cohen, with a flag that flew at the Capitol. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass marked the one-year anniversary of the attack on Israel on Sunday, telling an audience on the Westside that city leaders are “committed to ensuring that the Jewish …

Israeli strike on Gaza mosque kills 19 as conflict widens in Lebanon
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Israeli strike on Gaza mosque kills 19 as conflict widens in Lebanon

NPR  

Israeli strike on Gaza mosque kills 19 as conflict widens in Lebanon toggle caption Anwar Amro/AFP via Getty Images/AFP Israel has intensified its strikes in Gaza and Lebanon, as the expanding conflict in the Mideast approaches one full year since the Hamas attacks on Israel on Oct. 7. Israeli airstrikes this weekend have killed scores of people, according to health …

Met Police arrest 17 protesters during pro-Palestinian demonstrations in London
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Met Police arrest 17 protesters during pro-Palestinian demonstrations in London

The Independent  

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Israel-Hamas war latest: International calls for cease-fire grow after assassinations in the Mideast
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Israel-Hamas war latest: International calls for cease-fire grow after assassinations in the Mideast

Associated Press  

The Pentagon has announced that the U.S. will move a fighter jet squadron to the Middle East and maintain an aircraft carrier in the region. The announcement was made Friday, a day after United States President Joe Biden said he’s “very concerned” that the violence in the Middle East could escalate, adding that the killing of a top Hamas leader …

Anti-Israel protesters hold up portrait of Ismail Haniyeh, wave pro-terror flag in Times Square: Watch
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Anti-Israel protesters hold up portrait of Ismail Haniyeh, wave pro-terror flag in Times Square: Watch

Hindustan Times  

Shocking footage shows anti-Israel protesters in Times Square holding up a portrait of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, who was recently assassinated. During the same protest on Wednesday, July 31, demonstrators were The crowd yelled “Free Palestine,” while one demonstrator held up a flag representing Hamas, and another displayed a photograph of Haniyeh. An Israel supporter said that he believes the …

Gaza war protesters hold a ‘die-in’ near the White House as Netanyahu meets with Biden, Harris
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Gaza war protesters hold a ‘die-in’ near the White House as Netanyahu meets with Biden, Harris

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Protesters against the Gaza war held a “die-in” across from Lafayette Park and the White House on Thursday as President Joe Biden met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In an address to Congress on Wednesday, Netanyahu defended Israel’s conduct during the war, as thousands of demonstrators massed near the Capitol, marching through city streets carrying Palestinian flags …

Thousands take to streets to protest Netanyahu and Gaza conflict
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Thousands take to streets to protest Netanyahu and Gaza conflict

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Pro-Palestinian protesters face police in riot gear at Union Station …

Pro-Palestinian groups sued over demonstration outside L.A. synagogue
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Pro-Palestinian groups sued over demonstration outside L.A. synagogue

LA Times  

A pro-Palestinian demonstrator gets in a car that is being swarmed by supporters of Israel near Adas Torah synagogue in Los Angeles on June 23, 2024. A local Jewish man has filed a lawsuit against two groups that led a demonstration outside a Los Angeles synagogue last month that ended in violence and national condemnation against the demonstrators, including from …

The Latest | Hamas says Israel’s offensive in north Gaza could sink cease-fire efforts
5 months, 2 weeks ago

The Latest | Hamas says Israel’s offensive in north Gaza could sink cease-fire efforts

Associated Press  

Hamas has warned that Israel’s expanding military operations in Gaza City and the displacement of thousands of residents could have “disastrous repercussions” for talks aimed at a cease-fire and the release of Israeli hostages. UN details the effects of a new Israeli offensive into Gaza City UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations said Monday that Israel’s latest evacuation orders for …

Israeli protesters block highways, call for cease-fire to bring back hostages as war marks nine months
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Israeli protesters block highways, call for cease-fire to bring back hostages as war marks nine months

The Hindu  

Marking nine months since the war in Gaza started, Israeli protesters blocked highways across the country on July 7, calling on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to step down and pushing for a ceasefire that could bring back the hostages held by Hamas. Hannah Golan said she came to protest the “devastating abandonment of our communities by our government.” She added: …

Israeli protesters block highways, call for cease-fire to return hostages 9 months into war in Gaza
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Israeli protesters block highways, call for cease-fire to return hostages 9 months into war in Gaza

Associated Press  

TEL AVIV, Israel — Marking nine months since the war in Gaza started, Israeli protesters blocked highways across the country Sunday, calling on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to step down and pushing for a cease-fire to bring back scores of hostages held by Hamas. “Any deal will allow Israel to return and fight until all the goals of the war …

Israeli protesters block highways, call for cease-fire to return hostages from Gaza
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Israeli protesters block highways, call for cease-fire to return hostages from Gaza

LA Times  

Demonstrators wave Israeli flags during a protest Sunday in Tel Aviv marking nine months since the start of the war and calling for the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip by the Hamas militant group. Marking nine months since the Israel-Hamas war, Israeli protesters blocked highways across the country Sunday, calling on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to step …

President Joe Biden ‘appalled’ by violence during pro-Palestinian protest at Los Angeles synagogue
6 months ago

President Joe Biden ‘appalled’ by violence during pro-Palestinian protest at Los Angeles synagogue

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Opponents of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza staged a protest that evolved into brawling and one arrest outside a Los Angeles synagogue over the weekend in violence condemned by President Joe Biden and the city’s mayor, who called for more police patrols. President Joe Biden has denounced violence that flared when opponents of the Israel-Hamas war in …

Protest violence outside L.A. synagogue spurs widespread condemnation. Bass vows quick action
6 months ago

Protest violence outside L.A. synagogue spurs widespread condemnation. Bass vows quick action

LA Times  

A pro-Israeli counterprotester leans in as she speaks to pro-Palestinian protesters near Adas Torah synagogue in the Pico-Robertson neighborhood in Los Angeles on Sunday. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said the protest had “cast a shadow of fear,” not just in the Pico-Robertson neighborhood — “the heart of one of our Jewish communities” — but also “regionally and nationally.” Mayor …

Thousands of Israelis march through Jerusalem, some attacking Palestinians
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Thousands of Israelis march through Jerusalem, some attacking Palestinians

Al Jazeera  

Islamic authorities say more than 1,100 Israelis encroached on Al-Aqsa Mosque compound during provocative annual parade. Thousands of Israelis have joined a march through occupied East Jerusalem, with some attacking Palestinians and shouting racist slogans, as part of an annual demonstration marking Israel’s occupation of the city. The Jerusalem Waqf, the Islamic authority that oversees the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, said …

Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters rally in Washington to mark a painful present and past
7 months ago

Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters rally in Washington to mark a painful present and past

The Hindu  

Hundreds of protesters rallying within sight of the Capitol chanted pro-Palestinian slogans and voiced criticism of the Israeli and American governments as they marked a painful present — the war in Gaza — and past — the exodus of some 7,00,000 Palestinians who fled or were forced from what is now Israel when the country was created in 1948. ‘Genocide’s …

Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters rally in the rain in DC to mark a painful present and past
7 months ago

Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters rally in the rain in DC to mark a painful present and past

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Hundreds of protesters rallied within sight of the U.S. Capitol, chanting pro-Palestinian slogans and voicing criticism of the Israeli and American governments as they marked a painful present — the war in Gaza — and past — the exodus of some 700,000 Palestinians who fled or were forced from what is now Israel when the state was created …

Pro-Palestinian protesters rally in Washington to mark a painful present and past
7 months ago

Pro-Palestinian protesters rally in Washington to mark a painful present and past

LA Times  

Hundreds of protesters rallying within sight of the Capitol chanted pro-Palestinian slogans and voiced criticism of the Israeli and U.S. governments as they marked a painful present — the war in Gaza — and past. Reem Lababdi, a George Washington University sophomore who said she was pepper-sprayed last week when police broke up a campus protest encampment, acknowledged that the …

Scenes from Israel and Gaza reflect dashed hopes as imminent cease-fire seems unlikely
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Scenes from Israel and Gaza reflect dashed hopes as imminent cease-fire seems unlikely

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — An announcement by Hamas late Monday that it had accepted a cease-fire proposal sent people in the streets of Rafah into temporary jubilation, as Palestinian evacuees in the jam-packed town felt their first glimmer of hope the war could end. “We won’t believe there’s a deal until we start to see some hostages return home,” said Michael Levy, …

College protests live: Dozens of pro-Palestinian activists arrested as NYPD under fire for crackdown
7 months, 2 weeks ago

College protests live: Dozens of pro-Palestinian activists arrested as NYPD under fire for crackdown

The Independent  

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Anti-war protesters leave USC after police arrive, while Northeastern ceremony proceeds calmly
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Anti-war protesters leave USC after police arrive, while Northeastern ceremony proceeds calmly

Associated Press  

Students protesting the war in Gaza abandoned their camp at the University of Southern California early Sunday after being surrounded by police and threatened with arrest, while Northeastern University’s commencement ended peacefully at Boston’s Fenway Park. Video on Saturday showed police in riot gear and holding shields lined up on campus, while protesters chanted “Free Palestine.” As police moved in, …

Ali: Mocking Gaza protesters as ‘gluten-free warriors’ was fun — until a mob at UCLA attacked them
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Ali: Mocking Gaza protesters as ‘gluten-free warriors’ was fun — until a mob at UCLA attacked them

LA Times  

Demonstrators in a pro-Palestinian encampment at UCLA face off against authorities who later breached and broke up the encampment on Thursday. Bill Maher on his HBO talk show this week said that pro-Palestinian student protests on college campuses are what happens when “activism merges with narcissism.” The Atlantic columnist David Frum referred to protesters like the UCLA students who were …

Met police arrest Gaza protesters for racism and hate banner comparing Israel to the Nazis - as 'up to 100,000 people' take to the streets of London in latest pro-Palestine rally
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Met police arrest Gaza protesters for racism and hate banner comparing Israel to the Nazis - as 'up to 100,000 people' take to the streets of London in latest pro-Palestine rally

Daily Mail  

A pro-Palestinian protester holding a banner comparing Israel to the Nazis and a demonstrator who hurled racist abuse at campaigners against anti-Semitism were two people arrested at a huge Gaza march today. Officers on the ground were guided in and he was arrested on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence' The force added that 'officers arrested a man …

Photos: Tensions grow as pro-Palestinian demonstrations on college campuses continue
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Photos: Tensions grow as pro-Palestinian demonstrations on college campuses continue

LA Times  

Groups of demonstrators clashed overnight Wednesday at UCLA, one of numerous universities where students have erected tents as part of a wave of protests by students, faculty members and staffers demanding an end to Israel’s actions in Gaza and divestment from firms that sell weapons or services to the country. Pro-Palestinian demonstrators hold a student-faculty rally at Dickson Plaza on …

Pro-Palestinian protesters burn American flag in NYC, chant ‘death to America’: Watch
8 months, 1 week ago

Pro-Palestinian protesters burn American flag in NYC, chant ‘death to America’: Watch

Hindustan Times  

A viral video has revealed the moment a protestor set an American flag on fire outside Brooklyn Borough Hall. X user katie smith shared the video, captioning it, “A protester sets an American flag on fire outside Brooklyn Borough Hall as protesters rally on the steps”. Pro-Palestinian protester burns American flag in NYC, some chant ‘death to America’ One protester …

Jordanians protest nightly against peace deal with Israel amid anger over Gaza war
8 months, 1 week ago

Jordanians protest nightly against peace deal with Israel amid anger over Gaza war

LA Times  

Jordanians demonstrate near the Israeli Embassy in Amman on March 28 in support of Palestinians amid the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip. “The embassy is.” “Treason.” “The economic deals are.” “Treason.” More than six months into the war in the Gaza Strip, Arab governments that signed peace deals with Israel find themselves excoriated by populations enraged that their leaders …

Israel's Palestinian citizens grow louder in protesting the Gaza war
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Israel's Palestinian citizens grow louder in protesting the Gaza war

NPR  

Israel's Palestinian citizens grow louder in protesting the Gaza war Enlarge this image toggle caption Maya Levin for NPR Maya Levin for NPR DEIR HANNA, Israel — After the brutal Hamas attack last October, which Israel says killed 1,200 people, anti-war demonstrations in Israel were quashed. "It's shifting, but it's still a very grim picture from where I'm standing," says …

Thousands of Israelis protest against government, urging captive deal
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Thousands of Israelis protest against government, urging captive deal

Al Jazeera  

Thousands of Israeli antigovernment protesters have gathered in Tel Aviv, among other parts of the country, to call on the government to reach a deal to free dozens of captives held by the Hamas group in Gaza and to hold early elections. Israeli media reported scenes of confrontations between security forces and protesters in Tel Aviv, where demonstrators reportedly started …

Why are thousands protesting against Netanyahu’s government in Israel?
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Why are thousands protesting against Netanyahu’s government in Israel?

Al Jazeera  

Israeli citizens have taken to the streets, calling for a Gaza ceasefire and the release of Israeli captives. The protesters have been demanding that the government secure a Gaza ceasefire deal immediately to allow for the return of captives taken by Hamas from Israel, early elections and the resignation of Netanyahu. Former Associated Press editor Dan Perry wrote on US …

Israelis stage largest protest since Gaza war began to increase pressure on PM Netanyahu
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Israelis stage largest protest since Gaza war began to increase pressure on PM Netanyahu

New Indian Express  

JERUSALEM: Tens of thousands of Israelis thronged central Jerusalem on Sunday in the largest anti-government protest since the country went to war in October. Protesters urged the government to reach a cease-fire deal to free dozens of hostages held in Gaza by Hamas militants and to hold early elections. Nearly six months of conflict have renewed divisions over the leadership …

Tens of thousands take part in antigovernment protests in Israel
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Tens of thousands take part in antigovernment protests in Israel

Al Jazeera  

Protesters say Jerusalem rally is the biggest antigovernment protest since Israel launched its war on Gaza in October. Tens of thousands of people have gathered outside the Israeli parliament building in Jerusalem in the largest antigovernment protest since Israel launched its assault on Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government has faced widespread criticism over the security failure of the October …

1,000 Gaza protesters rally in Hollywood ahead of Oscars, blocking traffic
9 months, 2 weeks ago

1,000 Gaza protesters rally in Hollywood ahead of Oscars, blocking traffic

LA Times  

Protesters gather in Hollywood outside Sunday’s Oscar ceremony to demand an immediate cease-fire in the Israel-amas war. “Go, go, go!” one organizer yelled as he frantically waved at cars to move through the intersection at Sunset Boulevard and Highland near the Dolby Theatre, where the ceremony was set to start. “Free free Palestine!” the crowd chanted to a drumbeat — …

Thousands of pro-Palestine supporters march in London to demand Gaza ceasefire
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Thousands of pro-Palestine supporters march in London to demand Gaza ceasefire

The Independent  

Thousands of pro-Palestine supporters have marched in central London calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. And so we are here because our hearts are so full of love for the Palestinian people.” open image in gallery Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn greets a demonstrator, as they attend a pro-Palestinian protest Church added: “We’re also showing that we are absolutely …

Thousands of protesters march in downtown Los Angeles calling for cease-fire in Gaza
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Thousands of protesters march in downtown Los Angeles calling for cease-fire in Gaza

LA Times  

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gather outside L.A. City Hall as part of a global day of action to end the Israel-Hamas war. Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched through downtown Los Angeles on Saturday as part of a worldwide day of action calling for an end to the Israel-Hamas war. Waving Palestinian flags and banners, the demonstrators rallied outside City Hall about 1 …

Photos: Israel targets Rafah as dissent against Hamas grows in Gaza
10 months, 1 week ago

Photos: Israel targets Rafah as dissent against Hamas grows in Gaza

NPR  

Photos: Israel targets Rafah as dissent against Hamas grows in Gaza Enlarge this image toggle caption Fatima Shbair/AP Fatima Shbair/AP This past week Israel rejected Hamas' cease-fire plan, protestors again took to the streets in Tel Aviv to call for the release of hostages taken during Hamas' Oct. 7 attack, Israel discovered tunnels under a U.N. agency's Gaza headquarters, and …

Reporter’s Notebook: Covering an antiwar protest in Israel
11 months ago

Reporter’s Notebook: Covering an antiwar protest in Israel

Al Jazeera  

Alasdair Brenard, a senior cameraperson for Al Jazeera, recounts what it was like to film the first-ever protest in Israel since the war began. It’s a crisp sunny Saturday morning as our crew prepares the car for the drive from Jerusalem to Haifa to cover an antiwar rally. This is the first antiwar protest to take place in Israel since …

‘Refuse to fight’: Jewish, Arab activists call for peace in Israel’s Haifa
11 months ago

‘Refuse to fight’: Jewish, Arab activists call for peace in Israel’s Haifa

Al Jazeera  

Peace activists have taken part in a protest in Israel’s third-largest city, Haifa, demanding a ceasefire in the war on Gaza and the exchange of captives and prisoners between Hamas and Israel. “This is the first time we are seeing this protest happen in the north,” said Al Jazeera’s Stefanie Dekker, reporting from Haifa on Saturday. “It has been difficult, …

Hundreds of thousands rally globally for Gaza on eve of 100 days of war
11 months, 1 week ago

Hundreds of thousands rally globally for Gaza on eve of 100 days of war

Al Jazeera  

Hundreds of thousands of people are taking to the streets across the world to protest against Israel’s war in Gaza, as it nears the 100-day mark on Sunday. In Kuala Lumpur, people gathered outside the United States embassy to send a message to Israel’s staunch ally, that has vetoed several United Nations resolutions calling for a ceasefire. Thousands of people …

Thousands protest in Israel demanding captive release, government to resign
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Thousands protest in Israel demanding captive release, government to resign

Al Jazeera  

Mass protests have taken place around Israel, with demonstrators calling for the return of Israeli captives held in Gaza, the removal of Prime Minister Netanyahu’s government and an end to the war in Gaza. Several thousand supporters, friends and families of the Israeli captives taken by Hamas on October 7 rallied in Tel Aviv’s “Hostage Square” on Saturday, Al Jazeera …

Jewish protesters calling for cease-fire in Gaza disrupt first day of California legislative session
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Jewish protesters calling for cease-fire in Gaza disrupt first day of California legislative session

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Hundreds of protesters calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war interrupted the first day of California’s legislative session on Wednesday, forcing the state Assembly to adjourn moments after convening. Lawmakers had just listened to the opening prayer and said the Pledge of Allegiance when protesters wearing matching black t-shirts stood from their seats and started singing …

Live updates | Palestinians flee to overcrowded refuges as Israel expands offensive in Gaza
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Live updates | Palestinians flee to overcrowded refuges as Israel expands offensive in Gaza

Associated Press  

A Palestinian town with a typical population around 75,000 has been overwhelmed by hundreds of thousands of people seeking refuge as Israel expands its ground offensive across Gaza. “We need to be prepared to strike if required.” SUPPORTERS OF ISRAELI-AMERICAN HOSTAGE RALLY AT AIRPORT TEL AVIV, Israel — Dozens of friends and relatives of a 23-year-old Israeli-American man held hostage …

Protesters calling for cease-fire in Gaza arrested after briefly blocking traffic near LAX
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Protesters calling for cease-fire in Gaza arrested after briefly blocking traffic near LAX

LA Times  

Pro-Palestinian protesters, who were trying to bring attention to the war in the Isralei - Hamas war, are arrested for trying to block traffic along Century Blvd. Thirty-six people were arrested on suspicion of rioting outside Los Angeles International Airport, according to police, after the group briefly blocked traffic and called for a cease-fire in Gaza as the civilian death …

US Jewish group protests in eight cities for Gaza ceasefire
1 year ago

US Jewish group protests in eight cities for Gaza ceasefire

Firstpost  

In Philadelphia, about 200 protesters briefly blocked the I-76 highway, and more than 30 arrests were made, a Reuters witness said. Protesters held signs and banners that read: ‘Let Gaza Live’ and ‘Not in our name’ Over eight cities in the US are witnessing massive protests by a Jewish group demanding a ceasefire in Gaza. In Washington, for instance, the …

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