{"id":2110842,"date":"2023-11-29T11:37:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-29T16:37:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pro-palestinian-groups-intend-to-disrupt-annual-lighting-of-giant-rockefeller-center-christmas-tree\/"},"modified":"2023-11-29T11:39:52","modified_gmt":"2023-11-29T16:39:52","slug":"pro-palestinian-groups-intend-to-disrupt-annual-lighting-of-giant-rockefeller-center-christmas-tree","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pro-palestinian-groups-intend-to-disrupt-annual-lighting-of-giant-rockefeller-center-christmas-tree\/","title":{"rendered":"Pro-Palestinian groups plan to disrupt Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fpro-palestinian-groups-intend-to-disrupt-annual-lighting-of-giant-rockefeller-center-christmas-tree%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2110842&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The Annual \u200cLighting of the Giant \u2063Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center Faces Pro-Palestinian Protest<\/h2>\n<p>Get ready for a dramatic\u200c showdown at the Rockefeller Center in Manhattan! The highly anticipated annual \u2062lighting of the giant Christmas\u2064 tree is set to\u2062 take place on\u2063 Wednesday night at \u20627 p.m. But this year, \u2063pro-Palestinian demonstrators are planning \u200bto disrupt the event and\u2063 make\u2064 their voices heard.<\/p>\n<p>Pro-Palestinian groups have issued a &#8220;call for action,&#8221; insisting that &#8220;Jesus was a Palestinian&#8221; rather than Jewish. Their plan? To\u2064 &#8220;Flood \u200bThe Tree Lighting&#8221; with\u200b their presence. Demonstrators are encouraged \u200bto bring flags, \u200dsigns, and wear kaffiyehs \u2062to show their support.<\/p>\n<p>The NYPD&#8217;s Intelligence\u200c and Counterterrorism Bureau is well \u2062aware of the potential protests and disruptions. A spokesperson stated, &#8220;We do anticipate that\u2063 there will be protests\u200b in the city on Wednesday \u2014 to include\u200c around the area of the tree lighting \u2014 and at future \u200cgatherings around\u200c the city in the\u2064 days and weeks to come.&#8221; The NYPD is committed to protecting the \u2062tree lighting and ensuring public\u200d safety.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s worth noting \u200bthat the use of the term &#8220;flood&#8221; in\u200b the call\u2064 for action is significant. Hamas previously used the same term to \u2063describe the October massacre of Israelis, known as \u2062&#8221;Operation \u2062Al-Aqsa Flood.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Notice it\u2019s not a prayer protest for peace, \u200cit openly embraces the Hamas-Iran hate rhetoric of &#8220;flood&#8221; which was a call to genocide on Oct 7.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Seth Frantzman (@sfrantzman) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sfrantzman\/status\/1729841422029701535?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 29, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Unfortunately,\u2062 this \u2064is not the first time pro-Palestinian demonstrators have disrupted a Christmas tree lighting celebration.\u200b Just earlier this week, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/second-amendment-advocates-must-show-more-lives-are-saved-by-guns-says-firearms-expert\/\" title=\"Firearms expert urges Second Amendment advocates to demonstrate greater evidence of lives saved by guns.\">similar \u2064incident occurred<\/a> in Ypsilanti, Michigan, where protesters drowned out a children&#8217;s choir.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">&#8220;Feel good about ruining Christmas for little kids?&#8221; \u2064asks \u2062an irritated onlooker.<\/p>\n<p>Pro-Hamas protesters in Ypsilanti, MI, \u2063disrupted a Christmas tree\u2063 lighting, \u200bdrowning out the children&#8217;s choir\u200c before following \u2062the crowd and wreaking havoc at a planned concert. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/S3PELEhEqJ\">pic.twitter.com\/S3PELEhEqJ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Canary Mission (@canarymission) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/canarymission\/status\/1729606091129200885?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 28, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Pro-Palestinian protesters just disrupted\u200c a Christmas tree lighting celebration in Ypsilanti,\u200c Michigan, chanting as crowds gathered for the annual \u2064event in the city&#8217;s historic district\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/bpuCB50n89\">pic.twitter.com\/bpuCB50n89<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Brendan Gutenschwager\u2064 (@BGOnTheScene) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BGOnTheScene\/status\/1728945988751306775?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 27,\u200c 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>But the disruptions don&#8217;t stop there. \u200dLast week, \u2062pro-Palestinian demonstrators even managed to block the traditional Macy&#8217;s Thanksgiving \u200bDay Parade in\u200d New York. They glued \u2062their hands to 6th Avenue, preventing the floats and balloons from proceeding as planned.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Pro-Palestinian protesters have glued their\u200d hands to 6th Avenue, disrupting the Macy&#8217;s Thanksgiving Day Parade; floats, bands, and balloons are being diverted. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/nYKLGyev87\">pic.twitter.com\/nYKLGyev87<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Matthew Chayes (@chayesmatthew) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/chayesmatthew\/status\/1727707695510163923?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November \u200c23, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Despite these challenges, the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree will continue to shine its festive lights every day\u200d until January 13. On Christmas\u200c Day, it will be \u200dilluminated\u200c for a full 24 hours, \u200dand on New Year&#8217;s Eve, it will glow from \u20635 a.m. until 9 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1700760801843000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2PQrVSrJfhxNb4LcARqniG\">CLICK HERE TO\u2063 GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>The tradition of lighting the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree dates back to December 1933. Over the years, it has become an iconic\u2063 symbol of the holiday season. Let&#8217;s hope that this year&#8217;s event can\u2064 still bring joy \u200dand unity despite the planned disruptions.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What significance does the annual <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/christmas-tree-arrives-at-rockefeller-center\/\" title=\"Christmas tree arrives at Rockefeller Center\">tree lighting ceremony<\/a> at\u200b Rockefeller\u200b Center hold for the holiday season, and\u200b what values \u2064does it\u200b symbolize?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  S tree lighting in Rockford, Illinois as well, chanting \u2062anti-Israel slogans and\u2062 waving Palestinian flags.<\/p>\n<p>These \u200cdisruptions \u2064reflect a growing trend of using public events to promote political agendas and\u2062 messages of hatred. \u2064While \u2062<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/whistleblower-fbi-targeted-innocent-rally-goers-just-for-being-in-d-c-on-jan-6\/\" title=\"Whistleblower: FBI Targeted Innocent Rally-Goers Just For Being In D.C. On Jan. 6\u00a0\">exercising free speech<\/a> and holding peaceful \u2062demonstrations \u2062is a \u2064fundamental right,\u2062 interrupting and\u2062 spoiling a festive \u2064event\u2062 that is meant to bring joy and unity \u200bis deeply concerning.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2062Rockefeller Center&#8217;s \u2063annual \u2062tree lighting ceremony has been a beloved tradition since 1933, symbolizing the start of the \u2064holiday season for many. Tens of thousands of spectators gather each year to witness the lighting of the 77-foot-tall tree adorned with thousands of twinkling\u2064 lights. It is a moment that signifies peace, hope,\u200d and the spirit of giving.<\/p>\n<p>Christmas, at its core, is a religious holiday celebrating the birth\u200b of\u200d Jesus Christ, who \u2064is considered \u2064by millions to be the Son of God. It is not a \u200dpolitical statement, nor should it be used as a platform for promoting \u200bany political agenda. \u200cThe attempt to co-opt this\u200d event to \u2063push a divisive narrative is a blatant disregard for the true\u2063 meaning of Christmas and the values it represents.<\/p>\n<p>Pro-Palestinian groups have the right to \u2063express their\u200c views and advocate for their cause, but it is essential to \u2063do so in a manner that respects the rights\u2062 and beliefs\u200b of others. Disrupting a peaceful \u200devent and infringing on the enjoyment of others is neither productive nor respectful.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of \u2064focusing on dividing communities, it is \u2064crucial to foster dialogue, understanding, and empathy. It is only through open and constructive \u2064conversations that progress can be made towards \u2063resolving the complex issues surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.<\/p>\n<p>The\u200b NYPD&#8217;s\u200b commitment to ensuring public safety and protecting the tree lighting ceremony is commendable. As tensions may run high during the\u2064 event, it is essential for law enforcement agencies to strike a delicate balance between allowing protests and\u200b ensuring the safety and enjoyment of attendees.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the upcoming \u200dannual lighting of the giant Christmas tree at \u200cRockefeller Center faces the potential of pro-Palestinian\u2064 protests. While individuals have the right to express their views, it \u200dis critical to remember the\u2062 true spirit of \u2064Christmas and the importance of fostering unity and understanding. Disrupting a festive event undermines\u200d the values \u200bof \u200dtolerance, respect, \u200dand peace. \u2064Let us hope \u200dthat the spirit of the holiday season prevails, and \u200dthe\u200c tree lighting ceremony can go on as a symbol of unity and joy for all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pro-Palestinian groups aim to disrupt the annual lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree in Manhattan. They claim &#8220;Jesus was a Palestinian&#8221; instead of Jewish, urging action. 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