Pro-Palestinian rallies took place in the heart of New York City on Friday evening. The rallies, organized by pro-Palestinian organizations, began at Columbus Circle and moved toward the iconic Grand Central Terminal.
The bustling service at the terminal was temporarily halted as crowds of protesters took to the streets to protest Israel’s ongoing conflict in Gaza. The scene was chaotic as some protesters tried to break through the closed station.
The protest, which started at five in the afternoon, saw more than a thousand people marching through the streets of the city. Some protesters were seen tearing down posters of hostages held by Hamas terrorists, while others set fire to an Israeli flag.
The protest took a turn when a protester was seen climbing a street pole to tear down American and United Nations flags, cheered on by the crowd. The individual was later arrested by NYPD officers and removed from the area.
In another incident, a pro-Israel couple found themselves surrounded by pro-Palestinian activists as they walked toward Grand Central Station. The couple, escorted by NYPD officers, were subjected to shouts of “shame on you” from protesters.
By 9:00 p.m., protesters had gathered outside Grand Central Terminal, forcing authorities to close access to the station for several hours. A video circulating on social media showed a group of protesters trying to enter the terminal by kicking the closed glass doors, causing damage. Police officers were seen inside the terminal.
The NYPD reported that the demonstration ended with multiple arrests, although the exact number has not yet been confirmed. The protest, which lasted several hours, was a stark reminder of the global impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
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