Pro-Palestinian protesters in Times Square called for an intifada against Israel.
The protesters are some of the many to take to the streets on Friday, nearly a week after a Hamas surprise attack against Israel ignited another war in the region. The demonstrations also come on the day Hamas called for demonstrations against Israel, though protests have also taken place in New York City for the past several days. Videos of the Friday rally in Times Square showed protesters calling for another intifada, a reference to the uprising of Palestinians against Israel, which involved suicide bombings against Israeli civilians in the past.
INFLATION REMAINS ONE OF BIDEN'S MOST PERSISTENT PROBLEMS
"Intifada until victory!" some chants went. Others said, "Israel, you can't hide, you're committing genocide!"
Sign says “intifada until victory” crowd chants “Israel you can’t hide you’re committing genocide” at Pro-Palestine rally in Times Square NYC. Crowd continues to grow. pic.twitter.com/GWQxeZJ5wb
— NJEG Media (@NJEGmedia) October 13, 2023
Protesters were also seen holding posters demanding an end to all aid for Israel and the freeing of all Palestinian "political prisoners."
NBC estimated that the size of the protest was around 5,000 people. The New York Police Department closed off East 42nd St. at 5th Avenue for the demonstration.
East 42nd Street at 5th Avenue is actually blocked off. Traffic is being diverted. I’d estimate at least 5,000 Palestinian protesters @NBCNews pic.twitter.com/xhQYgY6jc5
— Deon J. Hampton (@deonjhampton) October 13, 2023
CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER
As with previous protests, most of those present were wearing scarves, masks, or sunglasses that concealed their identity.
A college student who did not want to be named was in the area and told the Washington Examiner the protesters had left Times Square by 6 p.m. and were marching toward the Israeli Consulate. Pictures of Times Square showed only costumed entertainers and other apolitical passersby.