Demonstrations across major U.S. cities including San Francisco and Chicago have seen traffic disruptions and arrests as protesters voice their opposition to Israel’s military actions in Gaza.
On Monday, pro-Palestinian demonstrators halted traffic on San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge to protest against Israel’s ongoing military actions in Gaza. The protesters, displaying signs such as “Stop the world for Gaza” and “End the siege on Gaza now,” called for an end to the violence.
This demonstration aligns with a series of protests across the United States, including disruptions in Chicago where activists blocked an expressway leading to O’Hare International Airport, causing significant delays and resulting in arrests. Other major disruptions occurred in the San Francisco Bay Area, with traffic impacted on two key highways during the morning rush hour. Additional protests took place in New York and Philadelphia, where arrests were also reported.
The global tension these protests respond to stems from accelerating conflicts in the Middle East, where Israeli airstrikes and rocket fire from Hamas have intensified. The situation in Gaza has escalated, with the United Nations reporting heavy casualties and severe damage to healthcare infrastructure, prompting international calls for ceasefire and aid.
These events across various US cities reflect growing domestic and international unrest concerning the situation in Gaza and the broader Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
