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Pro-Palestine Protesters Disrupt Philadelphia Pride Parade

Demonstrators blocked the parade route, leading to confusion and a police response as tensions flared between the two groups.

  • The protest halted the parade at the intersection of 11th and Locust Streets.
  • Protesters chanted slogans and held signs condemning Israel and linking LGBTQ+ pride to broader political issues.
  • Police intervened to manage the situation, but the parade participants were left uncertain about how to proceed.
  • The protest was organized by Queers4Palestine, advocating against capitalism, colonialism, and Zionism.
  • The disruption coincided with the Israel Day Parade in New York City, highlighting rising tensions and antisemitism.
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