Overview

• Pro-Palestinian protesters, organized by Jewish Voice for Peace, shut down the Manhattan Bridge for approximately two hours, causing significant traffic delays.
• The protest was in response to the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, which began on October 7, 2023, and has resulted in thousands of deaths on both sides.
• The protesters called for a cease-fire and an end to U.S. military support for Israel.
• Three people were arrested during the protest for obstructing pedestrian traffic.
• The protest was peaceful, with some participants wearing shirts that read 'cease fire now' and waving Palestinian flags.