13 Arrested in NYC for Blocking Traffic in Protest of Israel-Hamas Conflict

The NYPD detained 13 individuals and seized 8 vehicles during a protest that disrupted major transportation routes in New York City.

Pro-Palestinian protesters blocked traffic on the Brooklyn Bridge, Midtown Tunnel, and Holland Tunnel during Monday morning's rush hour, leading to significant delays.
The protest was part of ongoing demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war, with previous protests also targeting major NYC transportation hubs.
NYPD Deputy Commissioner Kaz Daughtry emphasized the public safety hazard posed by such disruptions, advocating for harsher penalties for blocking thoroughfares.
It remains unclear who organized the protest, which is one of several recent demonstrations aimed at drawing attention to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Previous protests have resulted in hundreds of arrests, highlighting the scale and impact of the anti-Israel demonstrations in NYC.