Opposing demonstrators faced off in front of Columbia University in New York City on Tuesday, April 30. Ben Von Klemperer captured this video, and posted it to X with a caption, reading in part, “NYPD stands between opposing camps.” The footage shows supporters of Palestine and Israel exchanging tense words as chants continue in the […]
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More pro-Palestinian demonstrators arrested at UT-Austin
Arrests resumed Monday at the University of Texas at Austin amid ongoing demonstrations in support of Palestinians. Reporters at The Texas Tribune observed at least 40 demonstrators arrested as of 3:30 p.m. The arrests began after a group of a few dozen protesters formed an encampment on the South Mall, which they have been occupying […]
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators block traffic into Chicago airport, causing headaches for travelers
CHICAGO (AP) — Pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked a freeway leading to three Chicago O’Hare International Airport terminals Monday morning, temporarily stopping vehicle traffic into one of the nation’s busiest airports and causing headaches for travelers. Protesters linked arms and blocked lanes of Interstate 190 around 7 a.m., a demonstration they said was part of a global […]
Fort Collins mayor ends council meeting after demonstrators disrupt it, chant about Gaza
Fort Collins City Council members abruptly ended their meeting Tuesday night when dozens of people seeking a local resolution supporting a cease-fire in Gaza began shouting inside the council chambers at the start of the meeting. After the meeting ended and the crowd dispersed, three women who had glued their hands to the wall of […]
SF protests demanding ceasefire turn violent as police pepper spray demonstrators
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Despite the rain this weekend, protestors packed the streets of San Francisco. Earlier on Sunday, a show of support for the Jewish community rallied against a rise in antisemitism. On Saturday, pro-Palestine protestors demanded a ceasefire. Those demonstrators eventually clashed with police. Bay Area storm latest: Frost advisory extended as temps […]
Israeli demonstrators march both for and against Gaza hostage deal
A large number of people demonstrated in Israel on Thursday evening, both in favour of and against a possible hostage agreement with the Palestinian Islamist organization Hamas. In Jerusalem, thousands protested against negotiations with Israel’s enemies and in favour of a continuation of the Gaza war, Israeli media reported on Thursday evening. At the same […]
Biden is trying to balance Gaza protests and free speech rights as demonstrators disrupt his events
MANASSAS, Va. (AP) — It was President Joe Biden‘s first big campaign rally of the year, a chance to spotlight the issue of protecting abortion rights. Instead, at least a dozen times during Biden’s 22-minute speech, demonstrators scattered throughout the audience rose to shout out demands for a cease-fire in Gaza. His speech in Virginia […]
Pro-Palestine Demonstrators Gather Outside International Court of Justice
Pro-Palestine demonstrators gathered outside the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague on Friday, January 26, as the court was hearing South Africa’s case against Israel for genocide in the war in Gaza. Footage filmed by Instagram user Eline shows protesters chanting “ceasefire now” and “free Palestine” and holding banners reading “Stop the Occupation” […]
Possible New York Trump Indictment Attracts Demonstrators
In a post on his website Truth Social on Saturday, Trump railed against any impending charges and called on supporters like Lejeune to protest. “THE FAR & AWAY LEADING REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE AND FORMER PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, WILL BE ARRESTED ON TUESDAY OF NEXT WEEK,” Trump wrote. “PROTEST, TAKE OUR NATION BACK!” […]