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‘Free Palestine’: thousands of protesters take to streets in New York City | New York

Cries of “free Palestine” rang out in New York City on Friday, as thousands of protesters took to the streets to denounce Israeli bombings in the Gaza Strip.

Calling for an end to “Israeli occupation” and for the “liberation” of the Palestinian territories, protesters took up multiple blocks in a city that serves as a crossroads for religions and nationalities spanning the world.

The largely youthful protest – which drew demonstrators of multiple origins, some sporting Palestinian flags and keffiyehs – accused Israel of “genocide” and called for the US to withdraw support for its Middle Eastern ally.

People at a pro-Palestinian demonstration march from Times Square in front of the consulate general of Israel, in New York City on 13 October 2023. Photograph: Anadolu Agency/Anadolu/Getty Images

Hamas fighters from Gaza burst through the heavily militarized border into Israel on Saturday, killing more than 1,300 people – mostly civilians – in an attack compared to 9/11 in the United States.

Israel has responded with a fierce bombardment of missile strikes on the densely populated enclave, killing at least 1,900 Gazans – again, mostly civilians, including more than 600 children.

Thousands are attempting to flee to southern Gaza after Israel warned them to evacuate before an expected ground offensive.

“I’m extremely worried, this has to stop,” said Liz Zacharia, a professor attending the march.

“The settler colonial project of Israel has to end now,” said Zacharia, whose father was from Jerusalem, adding that it feeds a growing “cycle of violence” and “oppression of Palestinians”.

A group of people wearing red, white and black wave Palestinian flags, one holding a sign that says ‘Israel has killed +500 children in the past week.’
Palestinian supporters rally at the Torch of Freedom in Bayfront Park in Miami on 13 October 2023. Photograph: Al Diaz/AP

“From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free,” protesters chanted, using a slogan some Jewish organizations say calls for the destruction of Israel and is antisemitic.

Supporters of the slogan say it calls for equality for Palestinians and Israelis.

About 200 pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered in the southern US city of Miami. A heavy police presence guarded the protest and kept a distance between it and the dozen pro-Israel demonstrators across the street.

Anas Amireh, 51, a businessman and the son of Palestinian immigrants, said that responding to the killings of innocents in Israel with “another genocide … in the Gaza Strip is a criminal war and it is wrong”.

People dressed in black and white and wearing keffiyehs and holding signs and waving the Palestinian flag march across a green lawn.
Pro-Palestinian students take part in a protest amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza, at Columbia University in New York City on 12 October 2023. Photograph: Jeenah Moon/Reuters

“I feel it’s my duty, not just as a Muslim, but also as a human being, to see everyone show up because of the crimes that the Israel occupation has caused upon the Palestinian people,” said Laibah Faiaz, 21, a protester in New York.

“No one is acknowledging the scale of destruction that they’ve unleashed upon these innocent people,” she added.

New York, home to the largest Jewish population outside Israel, has been the scene of a series of demonstrations in support of the Palestinian cause as well as vigils and demonstrations in solidarity with the Israeli victims of Hamas attacks.

More protests have popped up on college campuses across the US.

Summarize this content to 100 words Cries of “free Palestine” rang out in New York City on Friday, as thousands of protesters took to the streets to denounce Israeli bombings in the Gaza Strip.Calling for an end to “Israeli occupation” and for the “liberation” of the Palestinian territories, protesters took up multiple blocks in a city that serves as a crossroads for religions and nationalities spanning the world.The largely youthful protest – which drew demonstrators of multiple origins, some sporting Palestinian flags and keffiyehs – accused Israel of “genocide” and called for the US to withdraw support for its Middle Eastern ally.People at a pro-Palestinian demonstration march from Times Square in front of the consulate general of Israel, in New York City on 13 October 2023. Photograph: Anadolu Agency/Anadolu/Getty ImagesHamas fighters from Gaza burst through the heavily militarized border into Israel on Saturday, killing more than 1,300 people – mostly civilians – in an attack compared to 9/11 in the United States.Israel has responded with a fierce bombardment of missile strikes on the densely populated enclave, killing at least 1,900 Gazans – again, mostly civilians, including more than 600 children.Thousands are attempting to flee to southern Gaza after Israel warned them to evacuate before an expected ground offensive.“I’m extremely worried, this has to stop,” said Liz Zacharia, a professor attending the march.“The settler colonial project of Israel has to end now,” said Zacharia, whose father was from Jerusalem, adding that it feeds a growing “cycle of violence” and “oppression of Palestinians”.Palestinian supporters rally at the Torch of Freedom in Bayfront Park in Miami on 13 October 2023. Photograph: Al Diaz/AP“From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free,” protesters chanted, using a slogan some Jewish organizations say calls for the destruction of Israel and is antisemitic.Supporters of the slogan say it calls for equality for Palestinians and Israelis.About 200 pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered in the southern US city of Miami. A heavy police presence guarded the protest and kept a distance between it and the dozen pro-Israel demonstrators across the street.Anas Amireh, 51, a businessman and the son of Palestinian immigrants, said that responding to the killings of innocents in Israel with “another genocide … in the Gaza Strip is a criminal war and it is wrong”.Pro-Palestinian students take part in a protest amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza, at Columbia University in New York City on 12 October 2023. Photograph: Jeenah Moon/Reuters“I feel it’s my duty, not just as a Muslim, but also as a human being, to see everyone show up because of the crimes that the Israel occupation has caused upon the Palestinian people,” said Laibah Faiaz, 21, a protester in New York.“No one is acknowledging the scale of destruction that they’ve unleashed upon these innocent people,” she added.New York, home to the largest Jewish population outside Israel, has been the scene of a series of demonstrations in support of the Palestinian cause as well as vigils and demonstrations in solidarity with the Israeli victims of Hamas attacks.More protests have popped up on college campuses across the US.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/oct/13/palestine-protests-new-york-city ‘Free Palestine’: thousands of protesters take to streets in New York City | New York

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