Pro-Palestine demonstrators caused chaos on the iconic Brooklyn Bridge today, as they stormed onto the roadway, bringing traffic to a standstill. Reports indicate that one protester was seen waving flags amidst the crowd. The situation escalated as protesters lit flares, further intensifying the disruption on the bridge. Despite efforts by law enforcement to contain the situation, marchers managed to evade police following a wave of arrests.
Earlier in the day, protesters marched through the City Point shopping center in Brooklyn, chanting slogans such as “while you’re shopping, bombs are dropping!” The demonstration reflects a broader trend of nationwide protests that have shut down traffic, highways, and bridges across the United States. Also Read: Former Syrian General Faces Justice in Landmark War Crimes Trial in Sweden
“Groups of anti-Israel protesters have disrupted access to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, mirroring similar actions seen on both the Brooklyn Bridge and the Golden Gate Bridge. Notably, the Golden Gate Bridge was closed for a duration of five hours today due to protester blockades.”
This incident follows similar disruptions elsewhere in the country, including the blockage of the Golden Gate Bridge in California and lanes outside the Chicago airport.
Adding to the tensions, some protesters were heard shouting “Death to America,” with one individual seen burning an American flag in New York City. The events underscore the deep-seated divisions and heightened emotions surrounding the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
