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Pro-Palestinian Protests at Major U.S. Airports Lead to Dozens of Arrests

Travelers Forced to Walk to Terminals as Demonstrations Escalate Across the U.S.

  • Pro-Palestinian protesters blocked traffic at Los Angeles International Airport and New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport, leading to dozens of arrests.
  • Thirty-six people were arrested at LAX and 26 at JFK, with charges ranging from disorderly conduct to battery on a police officer.
  • Travelers were forced to abandon their vehicles and walk to their terminals due to the protests.
  • The protests are part of a series of demonstrations across the U.S. in response to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
  • The protests have escalated in recent weeks, with organizers targeting major events and locations across the U.S.
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