Pro-Palestine protesters arrested after disrupting Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
1 month ago

Pro-Palestine protesters arrested after disrupting Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A group of pro-Palestine protesters have been arrested after briefly disrupting the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. The New York Police Department arrested 21 people in Manhattan on Thursday morning, local outlet ABC 7 NY reports, after the group ran in front of the Ronald McDonald float and briefly stopped the parade. open image in gallery Pro-Palestinian protesters interrupt the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday The parade was delayed for five minutes, according to ABC 7 NY. open image in gallery Police clash with pro-Palestinian protesters who disrupted the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade live updates: Float order and routes as Jimmy Fallon’s ‘singing’ prompts ‘lip-syncing’ questions
1 month ago

Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade live updates: Float order and routes as Jimmy Fallon’s ‘singing’ prompts ‘lip-syncing’ questions

The Independent  

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Anti-Israel protesters disrupt Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, NYPD makes mass arrests: Watch
1 month ago

Anti-Israel protesters disrupt Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, NYPD makes mass arrests: Watch

Hindustan Times  

Mass arrests were made at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade at New York City when anti-Israel protesters blocked the procession and allegedly tried to ruin the celebration. Anti-Israel protesters disrupt Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, NYPD makes mass arrests Protesters were photographed sitting in the parade path, some carrying a banner reading, “Don’t celebrate genocide!” The group shouted “Free, free Palestine!” …

Rain and protest dampen Macy’s annual Thanksgiving Day parade in New York
1 month, 1 week ago

Rain and protest dampen Macy’s annual Thanksgiving Day parade in New York

Al Jazeera  

Pelting rain dampened the 98th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade in the United States, as it cut across New York City on Thursday. As the procession made its way down West 55th Street, a group of pro-Palestinian demonstrators entered the parade route, briefly blocking a gigantic balloon representing McDonald’s restaurant mascot, the red-headed clown Ronald McDonald. McDonald’s, the fast-food chain …

Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters arrested outside New York Stock Exchange
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters arrested outside New York Stock Exchange

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy About 200 demonstrators protesting …

Met Police arrest 17 protesters during pro-Palestinian demonstrations in London
2 months, 4 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Officers have made 17 arrests …

Outrage as Palestinian demonstrators mass in London with some proudly wielding anti-Semitic placards
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Outrage as Palestinian demonstrators mass in London with some proudly wielding anti-Semitic placards

Daily Mail  

Outrage has been sparked after thousands of pro-Palestinian protestors descended on central London, with some wielding anti-Semitic placards saying 'I love Hezbollah'. The Metropolitan police say they are taking swift action Another placard seen at the protests read: 'Hezbollah are not terrorists' One protester held a placard mocking Sir Keir Starmer after his fumble during his speech at a Labour …

As LGBTQ+ Pride’s crescendo approaches, tensions over war in Gaza expose rifts
6 months, 1 week ago

As LGBTQ+ Pride’s crescendo approaches, tensions over war in Gaza expose rifts

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Ahead of New York City’s annual LGBTQ+ Pride march, organizers typically spend weeks mapping out the order of the floats, assigning placements based on factors like seniority and music volume. “We’re aware of that sentiment but we will not be scared away.” Elsewhere in the line of hundreds of parading groups, members of Tarab NYC, an advocacy …

Parade for Israel in New York focuses on solidarity this year as Gaza war casts a grim shadow
7 months ago

Parade for Israel in New York focuses on solidarity this year as Gaza war casts a grim shadow

LA Times  

Marchers chanted for the release of hostages in Gaza on Sunday at a New York City parade for Israel that drew thousands of people under heightened security. The annual parade in the past was dubbed “Celebrate Israel,” but organizers said the exuberant atmosphere would be toned down this year given the war and hostages still being held in captivity in …

New York police violently arrest pro-Palestine protesters marking Nakba
7 months, 2 weeks ago

New York police violently arrest pro-Palestine protesters marking Nakba

Al Jazeera  

Several arrested as they tried to march in Brooklyn to protest the Gaza war and the 1948 ethnic cleansing of the Palestinians. Police have beaten and arrested several demonstrators at a pro-Palestine protest in New York’s Brooklyn in the latest crackdown on voices speaking against the war on Gaza in the United States. The peaceful protest to mark the Nakba …

Anti-Israel protesters armed with flares march toward NYPD headquarters after riot cops stormed NYU to shutdown 'Gaza Solidarity' camp arresting more than 150
8 months, 1 week ago

Anti-Israel protesters armed with flares march toward NYPD headquarters after riot cops stormed NYU to shutdown 'Gaza Solidarity' camp arresting more than 150

Daily Mail  

Anti-Israel protestors armed with flares and Palestinian flags marched towards the headquarters of the NYPD on Monday night only hours after officers wearing riot gear stormed an NYU 'Gaza Solidarity' encampment protest in Greenwich Village. Anti-Israel protestors armed with flares marched toward NYPD headquarters just hours after riot-gear-wearing officers stormed an NYU protest The streets were lit up in orange …

Ten arrests as opposing Israel-Palestine protests held in central London
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Ten arrests as opposing Israel-Palestine protests held in central London

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ten arrests have been made amid allegations of threats to …

Eric Adams predicts pro-Palestine protestors might 'do bad things’ at Times Square NYE ball drop but NYPD is ready
1 year ago

Eric Adams predicts pro-Palestine protestors might 'do bad things’ at Times Square NYE ball drop but NYPD is ready

Hindustan Times  

As we bid farewell to 2023, New York City prepares for the iconic New Year's Eve ball drop at Times Square. Mayor Eric Adams expresses concern about potential disruptions by Pro-Palestine protestors, citing previous incidents at the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting and Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. “They’re going to be on alert for something different than what we’ve had …

Iconic Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center illuminated in midst of pro-Palestinian protest
1 year, 1 month ago

Iconic Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center illuminated in midst of pro-Palestinian protest

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The iconic Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center was lit by more than 50,000 multicolored lights Wednesday night as crowds massed in New York City for the holiday tradition. The massive tree — a 12 ton, 80-foot-tall Norway spruce from upstate New York — was illuminated in Rockefeller Center by about five miles of LED string lights and …

Protesters spray paint ‘Free Palestine’ on New York Public library
1 year, 1 month ago

Protesters spray paint ‘Free Palestine’ on New York Public library

The Independent  

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Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade
1 year, 1 month ago

Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade

The Independent  

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Pro-Palestine protestors bring Manhattan to standstill, disrupt Grand Central
1 year, 1 month ago

Pro-Palestine protestors bring Manhattan to standstill, disrupt Grand Central

Hindustan Times  

In a show of solidarity with Palestine, hundreds of protesters descended upon Manhattan, bringing traffic to a standstill and disrupting access to Grand Central Terminal on Friday night. The demonstration, marked by a call for a ceasefire in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, saw participants waving Palestinian flags and brandishing signs that read “Free Free Palestine” and “End the genocide.” NEW …

Dozens arrested as pro-Palestine protesters march through London after Oxford Circus brought to a standstill
1 year, 1 month ago

Dozens arrested as pro-Palestine protesters march through London after Oxford Circus brought to a standstill

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Oxford Circus event was organised by the Free Palestine Coalition which includes Black …

Pro-Palestine protesters in London hold up banner of Hamas bulldozer with the slogan 'From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free' as Met make first arrests in 'Day of Action' march
1 year, 1 month ago

Pro-Palestine protesters in London hold up banner of Hamas bulldozer with the slogan 'From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free' as Met make first arrests in 'Day of Action' march

Daily Mail  

Pro-Palestinian protesters have waved placards that appear to celebrate Hamas terrorists bulldozing their way into Israel during the October 7 attacks - as thousands of demonstrators took to the streets once again across the UK. LONDON: The Met Police said it is 'actively' trying to identify those behind the sign, which appears to celebrate Hamas' attack on Israel on October …

Police around world brace for days of pro-Palestinian protests
1 year, 2 months ago

Police around world brace for days of pro-Palestinian protests

The Independent  

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Pro-Palestine protesters launch fireworks at Israeli embassy in London
1 year, 2 months ago

Pro-Palestine protesters launch fireworks at Israeli embassy in London

The Telegraph  

Pro-Palestine demonstrators launched fireworks in the direction of the Israeli embassy on Monday night as people trying to pay their respects to Israel left the area because they “didn’t feel safe”. More than a thousand protesters gathered on High Street Kensington, yards away from Israel’s embassy, where they chanted anti-Israel slogans and set off fireworks, some of which were launched …

NYPD: No known threats to Macy’s parade, but tight security
2 years, 1 month ago

NYPD: No known threats to Macy’s parade, but tight security

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — New York is planning tight security around the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in the wake of mass shootings elsewhere in the U.S., police said Wednesday, while stressing that there’s no known, credible threat to the famed event itself. Also over the weekend, a man who allegedly threatened to attack a synagogue was arrested at New York’s Penn …

Macy's Thanksgiving parade returns, with all the trimmings
3 years, 1 month ago

Macy's Thanksgiving parade returns, with all the trimmings

The Independent  

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Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade takes flight in virus times
4 years, 1 month ago

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade takes flight in virus times

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The balloons were in the sky and the marching bands took to the streets for the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday, but coronavirus restrictions meant it was without the throngs of people usually scrambling for a view. Instead of its typical path through Manhattan, this year’s parade was kept to the area in front of …

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