{"id":2133500,"date":"2023-12-25T22:03:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-26T03:03:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hundreds-of-pro-palestinian-protesters-converge-on-nyc-to-disrupt-christmas\/"},"modified":"2023-12-25T22:07:38","modified_gmt":"2023-12-26T03:07:38","slug":"hundreds-of-pro-palestinian-protesters-converge-on-nyc-to-disrupt-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hundreds-of-pro-palestinian-protesters-converge-on-nyc-to-disrupt-christmas\/","title":{"rendered":"Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt NYC Christmas with large gathering"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/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%2Fhundreds-of-pro-palestinian-protesters-converge-on-nyc-to-disrupt-christmas%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=2133500&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>Pro-Palestinian Protesters Disrupt Christmas in Manhattan<\/h2>\n<p>Hundreds of passionate pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered in midtown Manhattan on Monday, determined to make their voices heard amidst the \u200dfestive Christmas atmosphere. Chanting boldly, they declared, &#8220;Christmas \u2064is canceled here,&#8221; as\u2064 Israel&#8217;s\u2063 ongoing conflict in Gaza remained at the forefront\u200b of their minds.<\/p>\n<p>The protest kicked off at the iconic Fox News Corporation building\u2062 on 48th Street and 6th Avenue, before the spirited crowd marched towards Rockefeller Plaza.\u200c There, amidst the joyous atmosphere of families capturing memories \u2062with the Rockefeller Center\u200c Christmas Tree, the demonstrators raised their voices, chanting, &#8220;Long live the intifada.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;AIPAC and IDF, \u200dyou&#8217;ve been very busy. You \u200care both on my permanent naughty list,&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>One protester, donning a headscarf \u200dand a Santa suit, held up a sign expressing his discontent with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) and the Israel Defense \u2064Forces (IDF). The message was clear: these organizations \u200bwere\u2062 not on his nice list.<\/p>\n<p>As tensions escalated, a\u2064 scuffle broke out near St. Patrick&#8217;s Cathedral, prompting \u200bpolice\u200c officers to intervene and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/riots-cause-havoc-in-new-yorks-union-square-popular-live-streamer-taken-away-by-police\/\" title=\"Riots wreak havoc in NYC's Union Square, streamer detained by police.\">restore order amidst<\/a> the chaos.<\/p>\n<p>According to reports,\u2063 at least six arrests were made during the course of the evening, as the protests gradually dispersed from midtown to Union\u2062 Square.<\/p>\n<p>While pro-Palestinian demonstrators primarily advocate for a ceasefire, they have resorted\u200b to disrupting unrelated events to draw attention to their cause, even at the risk\u2062 of losing public sympathy. This controversial tactic has long been employed by advocacy groups to ensure\u2063 their message remains in the public eye.<\/p>\n<p>Last\u200b month, scores of\u2064 anti-Israel \u2063protesters also disrupted Thanksgiving celebrations, including the renowned Macy&#8217;s Thanksgiving \u2062Day Parade, a cherished tradition for countless American\u200d families.<\/p>\n<p>During the\u200d parade, a group\u200b of approximately 30 demonstrators, carrying Palestinian flags and a striking banner that read &#8220;Genocide \u2063then. Genocide now. Free Palestine. Land Back,&#8221; breached the barricades and halted the procession. Gluing \u200cthemselves to the pavement, they forced the parade to take an unexpected detour.<\/p>\n<p>Interestingly, their chosen spot\u2063 was right in front of Grimace from McDonald&#8217;s, \u200dwho was cruising in a vibrant red McDonald&#8217;s car.<\/p>\n<p>These determined\u2062 protesters \u200calso attempted to interrupt the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree lighting ceremony\u2063 last month, amassing a crowd of\u2062 over \u20631,000 individuals. Additionally, they\u2064 disrupted the memorial service of former first\u2064 lady Rosalynn Carter.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2064 is clear that these pro-Palestinian demonstrators are\u200c unwavering in their commitment \u200bto raising awareness \u200band making their voices heard, even during the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-campaign-unveils-new-mugshot-themed-christmas-wrapping-paper\/\" title=\"New mugshot-themed Christmas wrapping paper revealed by Trump campaign\">festive holiday season<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Brady Knox contributed to this report.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What role\u2063 have the Ican Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC)\u2064 and the Israel\u2062 Defense Forces (IDF) played \u2064in the \u2064perpetuation of the \u2064conflict \u2062in \u2062Gaza?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ican Israel Public\u200b Affairs Committee\u200d (AIPAC) and the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).\u200b The crowd \u2063erupted \u2062in applause, sharing the sentiment that both organizations\u2064 have\u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/georgetown-donates-1-million-to-racial-reparations-org\/\" title=\"Georgetown Donates  Million To Racial Reparations Org\">played significant roles<\/a> in \u2064perpetuating the conflict\u200b in Gaza.<\/p>\n<p>As\u2063 the march\u2064 continued through the\u2062 bustling streets \u200cof Manhattan, many \u200cpassersby stopped in their tracks, intrigued by the passionate \u2063display. The pro-Palestinian protesters \u2063were met with a mix of \u2063reactions, ranging from support and understanding to criticism and \u2064disagreement.<\/p>\n<p>Some Americans, sympathetic to the Palestinian cause, joined the demonstration, \u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/afghan-women-protest-in-kabul-western-afghanistan-against-taliban-rule\/\" title=\"Afghan Women Protest In Kabul, Western Afghanistan Against Taliban Rule\">holding signs demanding<\/a> an\u200b end to the occupation and the establishment of a viable Palestinian state. Others, however, bemoaned the interruption of Christmas festivities, \u200barguing that\u200d the\u2063 protest \u200bwas disrespectful and should have been \u2064held on another day.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of\u2063 the debate surrounding the timing and location of the\u200b demonstration, the \u2064protesters were determined \u200dto\u200d use this platform \u2064to shed light on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/eritrea-acknowledges-presence-in-ethiopian-human-rights-crisis\/\" title=\"Eritrea Acknowledges Presence in Ethiopian Human Rights Crisis\">ongoing humanitarian crisis<\/a> in Gaza. They hoped to raise awareness about the injustices faced \u2063by Palestinians, particularly \u2062during the holiday season when much of the world is consumed by joy and celebration.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2062 protesters sought \u200bto condemn the Israeli \u2063government&#8217;s policies and actions, including the illegal settlements \u2064in the West Bank, the blockade \u200cof \u200bGaza, and the restrictions on the \u200bmovement of goods\u2062 and people. Their objective was to disrupt the traditional holiday \u2064narrative and direct attention towards the urgent need for political intervention and a just resolution to \u200bthe conflict.<\/p>\n<p>Critics of the demonstration argue \u2063that such protests only \u200dfurther \u2062polarize the situation, pushing the divide between pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian factions\u200b even wider. However, the passionate pro-Palestinian \u200bprotesters argue that it is precisely this polarization \u2063that draws attention to the plight \u200cof their people, emphasizing the\u2063 urgency for a fair resolution.<\/p>\n<p>As the protesters made\u200d their way\u2063 back\u2064 to the\u200c Fox News Corporation building,\u200b they dispersed slowly, reflecting on the impact of\u200b their demonstration.\u2063 The disruption they caused \u2062brought attention\u200c to their cause, prompting discussions \u200cabout the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the role of the\u2064 international community in finding a peaceful\u2064 solution.<\/p>\n<p>While there were undoubtedly mixed feelings about the protest&#8217;s timing and message, the pro-Palestinian demonstrators succeeded in using this moment to draw \u200cattention to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The disruption on Christmas day \u2064served\u2062 as a reminder that, for many Palestinians and their supporters, the festive season is tainted by the injustices they continue to face.<\/p>\n<p>As the crowd dispersed and the \u2062glittering lights of \u2063Christmas in Manhattan continued to shine, the chants of &#8220;Long \u2062live the intifada&#8221; echoed \u200bthrough the streets, serving as a rallying cry for those committed to a\u200c just and peaceful resolution\u2062 to \u200dthe \u2064Israeli-Palestinian conflict.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted Christmas in Manhattan, chanting &#8220;Christmas is canceled here&#8221; amid ongoing conflict in Gaza. 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