


Protesters calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war were taken into custody Friday after they planted themselves in the middle of Fifth Avenue.
More than 100 demonstrators sat in uniformed lines across the major thoroughfare outside of Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand’s office around 8 p.m., completely blocking traffic.
The group continued their rally in spite of orders to evacuate or otherwise face summonses for disorderly conduct.
“Ceasefire now!” the protesters chanted as individuals were plucked from their places on the ground.
The NYPD confirmed people were taken into custody, but could not give an estimate of the number of detainees as the incident was ongoing.
It is unclear whether those detained by police were formally arrested or were issued summonses.
The demonstration is the latest in a series of Israel war-related protests in the Big Apple since Hamas launched its surprise attack on the Middle Eastern nation on Oct. 7.
Both pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian movements erupted across the five boroughs in the past two weeks, including a Thursday evening rally that saw hundreds calling for the release of hostages taken by Hamas.
Over 1,400 Israelis are dead, more than 4,200 are wounded and at least 100 were taken hostage, with the death toll expected to rise after Hamas terrorists fired thousands of rockets and sent dozens of militants into Israeli towns.
Gaza health officials report at least 3,000 Palestinians have been killed and more than 12,500 injured.