NYC Driver Confronts Pro-Palestinian Protesters Blocking Manhattan Bridge
Kevin Rivera claims protesters held him 'hostage', regrets angry reaction but emphasizes need to get home amidst city-wide protests against Israeli military assault on Gaza.
- Kevin Rivera, a New York City driver, confronted pro-Palestinian protesters blocking the Manhattan Bridge, claiming they held him 'hostage' by impeding his passage.
- Rivera expressed regret over his angry reaction, which was captured on video, but emphasized his need to get home.
- The protesters were demonstrating against the ongoing Israeli military assault on Gaza, which has caused significant casualties and displacement.
- More than 300 people were arrested during the protests, which also blocked other bridges and tunnels in New York City.
- Rivera supports the right to peaceful protest, provided it does not break the law, such as disrupting traffic.