Jewish activists rallying for Gaza cease-fire shut down Hollywood intersection
1 year, 1 month ago

Jewish activists rallying for Gaza cease-fire shut down Hollywood intersection

LA Times  

Jewish activist groups organized a rally that shut down the intersection of Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue on Wednesday, a move of civil disobedience as they advocated for a cease-fire in Gaza. The Los Angeles Police Department said at about 5:30 p.m. that traffic was closed around the demonstration, with protesters sitting in the intersection. The event began in De Longpre Park in Los Angeles at 2:30 p.m., with participants gathering before marching to the intersection in the heart of Hollywood. Although the Hollywood protest proceeded without incident, a similar protest advocating for a ceasefire in Gaza that was happening concurrently outside the Democratic National Headquarters in Washington, D.C., did not.

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How a pro-Israel gala led to massive protests across Paris
1 month, 1 week ago

How a pro-Israel gala led to massive protests across Paris

Firstpost  

Organised by the ‘Israel is Forever’ association, the pro-Israel gala aimed celebrate the ‘power and history of Israel’. AP In an open letter, several civil rights groups wrote, “Holding this gala in the French capital would constitute an insult to international law and contempt for the UN and for the orders issued by the highest international court,” referring to the …

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 …

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators voice opposition to war in Gaza as delegates leave DNC
4 months ago

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators voice opposition to war in Gaza as delegates leave DNC

Associated Press  

▶ Follow the AP’s live coverage and analysis from the 2024 Democratic National Convention. “This is an opportunity, a window of opportunity.” The protests in the convention’s final hours ended much like they began earlier this week — largely peaceful with a family-friendly atmosphere. Occupying the road under the train tracks on Lake Street for close to 30 minutes, demonstrators …

Crowds of pro-Palestinian protesters rally and march outside Democratic convention’s 3rd night
4 months ago

Crowds of pro-Palestinian protesters rally and march outside Democratic convention’s 3rd night

Associated Press  

▶ Follow the AP’s live coverage and analysis from the 2024 Democratic National Convention. CHICAGO — More than 2,000 pro-Palestinian protesters marched Wednesday past a park where pro-Israel demonstrators had gathered earlier and toward the arena hosting the third night of the Democratic National Convention. Rabbis were among the leaders of the march, and a small group marched through in …

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 …

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 …

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, 1 week 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 …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

Protesters calling for cease-fire in Gaza arrested after briefly blocking traffic near LAX
11 months, 4 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 …

Protesters block traffic near LAX to demand Gaza Strip cease-fire
1 year ago

Protesters block traffic near LAX to demand Gaza Strip cease-fire

LA Times  

Protesters demanding a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip blocked traffic near Los Angeles International Airport on Friday night, continuing demonstrations that earlier this week saw the 110 Freeway shut down during peak commute time. It comes from a place of privilege.” VIDEO | 00:09 Protesters block traffic near LAX Protesters gathered near Los Angeles International Airport to demand a cease-fire …

Gaza protesters shut down L.A. freeway, angry drivers lash out: ‘Just hurting working people’
1 year ago

Gaza protesters shut down L.A. freeway, angry drivers lash out: ‘Just hurting working people’

LA Times  

In the middle of morning rush hour on one of the most notoriously congested thoroughfares in Los Angeles, dozens of protesters sat in a row stretching from one edge of the southbound 110 Freeway to the other. California Hundreds of pro-Palestinian demonstrators gather outside Biden fundraiser Protesters demanding a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip rallied outside a Los Angeles fundraiser …

Hundreds of pro-Palestinian demonstrators gather outside Biden fundraiser
1 year ago

Hundreds of pro-Palestinian demonstrators gather outside Biden fundraiser

LA Times  

Members of the Palestinian Youth Movement calling for a ceasefire in Gaza rallied Friday at Holmby Park in Westwood, where President Biden was attending a fundraiser. They charged President Biden and others attending the heavyweight fundraiser across the street with supporting Palestinian “genocide,” and chanted against Israel, the Israel Defense Forces and the Los Angeles Police Department. Members of the …

Tens of thousands march in London calling for a permanent cease-fire in Gaza
1 year ago

Tens of thousands march in London calling for a permanent cease-fire in Gaza

Associated Press  

LONDON — Tens of thousands of people turned out on central London’s streets Saturday for a pro-Palestinian march calling for a permanent cease-fire in Gaza. Protester hold flags and placards as they take part in a pro-Palestinian demonstration as they wend their way along Whitehall in London, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. Protester hold flags and placards as they take part …

Emotions run high at pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian demonstrations around the world
1 year, 1 month ago

Emotions run high at pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian demonstrations around the world

Associated Press  

In the weeks since the Israel-Hamas war erupted on Oct. 7, people across the globe have taken to the streets en masse — some in support of Israel and some in support of Palestinians. FILE - Families and friends of about 240 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza call for their return as they participate in a five-day “March for …

Pro-Palestinian Protest Calling For Cease-Fire Erupts Outside DNC Headquarters
1 year, 1 month ago

Pro-Palestinian Protest Calling For Cease-Fire Erupts Outside DNC Headquarters

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Police evacuated the Democratic National Committee headquarters in Washington, D.C., after a pro-Palestinian protest erupted in front of the building on Wednesday evening. The U.S. Capitol Police said on X that a crowd of approximately 150 people were “illegally and violently protesting” in front of the headquarters on Wednesday. In a statement Wednesday night, IfNotNow said that …

Tens of thousands of supporters of Israel rally in Washington, crying ‘never again’
1 year, 1 month ago

Tens of thousands of supporters of Israel rally in Washington, crying ‘never again’

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Supporters of Israel rallied by the tens of thousands on the National Mall under heavy security Tuesday, voicing solidarity in the fight against Hamas and crying “never again.” The “March for Israel” offered a resounding and bipartisan endorsement of one of America’s closest allies as criticism has intensified over Israel’s offensive in Gaza, set off by the bloody …

Jewish protesters and allies stage sit-in at California federal building demanding Gaza cease-fire
1 year, 1 month ago

Jewish protesters and allies stage sit-in at California federal building demanding Gaza cease-fire

Associated Press  

OAKLAND, Calif. — Hundreds of protesters led by Jewish peace activists calling for a cease-fire in Gaza staged a sit-in inside of the federal building in Oakland, California, leading to multiple arrests. People wore T-shirts reading “Jews Say Cease-fire Now” and carried banners that read “Not in Our Name” and “Let Gaza Live” in the rotunda of the Ronald V. …

Protesters stage sit-in at New York Times headquarters to call for cease-fire in Gaza
1 year, 1 month ago

Protesters stage sit-in at New York Times headquarters to call for cease-fire in Gaza

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Pro-Palestinian demonstrators occupied the lobby of The New York Times on Thursday, demanding an immediate cease-fire in Gaza while accusing the media of showing a bias toward Israel in its coverage of the Israel-Hamas war. They scattered editions of a mock newspaper — “The New York War Crimes” — that charged the media with “complicity in laundering …

Protest marches from US to Berlin call for immediate halt to Israeli bombing of Gaza
1 year, 1 month ago

Protest marches from US to Berlin call for immediate halt to Israeli bombing of Gaza

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — From Washington to Milan to Paris, tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched Saturday, calling for a halt to Israel’s bombardment of Gaza. Leveling direct criticism of President Joe Biden, Renad Dayem of Cleveland said she made the trip with her family so her children would know “the Palestinian people are resilient — and we want a leader …

Protest marches from U.S. to Berlin call for immediate halt to Israeli bombing of Gaza
1 year, 1 month ago

Protest marches from U.S. to Berlin call for immediate halt to Israeli bombing of Gaza

LA Times  

People gather to take part in a pro-Palestinian rally in Berlin on Saturday. Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators demanding a halt to Israel’s military airstrikes in the Gaza Strip marched in Paris, Berlin and other European cities Saturday. Leveling direct criticism at President Biden, Renad Dayem of Cleveland said she made the trip with her family so her children would know …

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 …

Hundreds of thousands march worldwide against Israeli bombardment of Gaza
1 year, 1 month ago

Hundreds of thousands march worldwide against Israeli bombardment of Gaza

Al Jazeera  

Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators rallied in cities across Europe, the Middle East, the United States and Asia on Saturday to show support for the Palestinians amid brutal Israeli military onslaught on the Gaza Strip. The death toll in Gaza has crossed 7,700, also mostly civilians, since Israel’s bombardment began three weeks ago, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. …

Police and protesters clash as 100,000 take part in pro-Palestinian London march
1 year, 1 month ago

Police and protesters clash as 100,000 take part in pro-Palestinian London march

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 Police have clashed with protesters, as around 100,000 pro-Palestinian demonstrators …

Thousands rally in downtown L.A. against Israel’s air and ground war in Gaza
1 year, 1 month ago

Thousands rally in downtown L.A. against Israel’s air and ground war in Gaza

LA Times  

The Palestinian Youth Movement and other organizations demonstrated in support of Palestinians at Pershing Square in Los Angeles on Saturday. Thousands of people waving the black, green, red and white Palestinian flag and chanting “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free” gathered at Pershing Square on Saturday afternoon to protest Israel’s escalating air and ground war against …

European cities see vigils to oppose antisemitism and rallies seeking relief for Gaza
1 year, 2 months ago

European cities see vigils to oppose antisemitism and rallies seeking relief for Gaza

Associated Press  

LONDON — Thousands of people joined vigils in Berlin and London on Sunday to oppose antisemitism and support Israel, while in Paris and other cities, thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators demanded a cease-fire and relief for people in the besieged Gaza Strip. “Here in Germany, of all places,” Scholz said, vowing that “our ‘never again’ must be unbreakable.” At a vigil …

Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters march in London as Israel-Hamas war roils the world
1 year, 2 months ago

Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters march in London as Israel-Hamas war roils the world

The Hindu  

Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched in London and other cities on Saturday to demand Israel stop its bombardment of Gaza, as the Israel-Hamas war entered its third week and its ripples spread around the globe. Police estimated the crowd winding its way through central London at “up to 100,000.” Waving Palestinian flags, participants called for an end to …

Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters march in London as Israel-Hamas war roils the world
1 year, 2 months ago

Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters march in London as Israel-Hamas war roils the world

Associated Press  

LONDON — Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched through a rainy London on Saturday to demand Israel stop its bombardment of Gaza, and similar calls were heard in cities around the world as the Israel-Hamas war entered its third week. Police estimated the crowd that wound its way through the city for three hours at “up to 100,000.” Waving …

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 …

Watch: Israel vs Palestine 'war' spills into US cities as protestors clash
1 year, 2 months ago

Watch: Israel vs Palestine 'war' spills into US cities as protestors clash

Hindustan Times  

Amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine's Hamas, the supporters of the two sides held respective rallies in many cities of the United States on Sunday and today. In videos viral on X, formerly Twitter, Israeli supporters can be seen pointing towards Palestinian supporters and shouting, “Shame on you.” As reported by New York Post, the protests were organised …

Palestinian solidarity protests held around the world
3 years, 7 months ago

Palestinian solidarity protests held around the world

Al Jazeera  

Demonstrations took place in London, Melbourne and Paris while more are scheduled in other big cities, including New York. Others carried banners declaring “Free Palestine”, “Stop bombing Gaza” and “Sanctions on Israel”. “Palestinians continue to face violence from Israeli occupation forces and it’s not going to end until the occupation comes to an end,” Palestine Action Group activist Dalia al-Haj …

Thousands rally in US in support of Palestinians
3 years, 7 months ago

Thousands rally in US in support of Palestinians

Al Jazeera  

Huge crowds show solidarity with Palestinians in cities across US, from Los Angeles to New York, Boston, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. In Los Angeles on Saturday, protesters waving signs that said “Free Palestine” shut down traffic on a major thoroughfare, while in New York, huge crowds marched through Brooklyn, chanting “Free, free Palestine” and “From the river to the sea, Palestine …

Thousands of protesters gather in Westwood to rally in support of Palestinians
3 years, 7 months ago

Thousands of protesters gather in Westwood to rally in support of Palestinians

LA Times  

Thousands of protesters gathered in Westwood on Saturday to demonstrate support for Palestinians amid violence that has claimed a spiraling casualty toll in Gaza. “To this day, colonization and dispossession remain ongoing processes, where Palestinians continue to endure land theft and encroachments on their basic rights,” said the statement signed by dozens of groups, including the Palestinian Youth Movement, the …

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